Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)
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From East Central Reporter
Halbrook on CPS' push for property tax hike: ‘Illinois has the highest property taxes in the nation’
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is appealing to the Illinois General Assembly, including outspoken critics like State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), for help resolving a projected $730 million budget shortfall.
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Rep. Halbrook: ‘Over a billion dollars is being funneled into politically connected non-government organizations’
Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said Illinois “funneled” over $1 billion to politically connected non-governmental organizations (NGOs) using vague budget language, prompting a lawsuit over the state’s refusal to disclose contract details.
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Halbrook announces town hall meeting for Feb. 20
Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) announced a Feb. 20 town hall meeting in Sullivan in a Feb. 15 Facebook post.
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Holbrook: 'Do you believe President Biden should be investigated?'
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) asked his constituents whether or not President Joe Biden should be investigated for his possession of classified documents in a Facebook post published on Sunday.
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Halbrook: 'At least 30 Illinois county sheriffs are refusing to enforce the newly-passed assault weapons ban'
Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) recently shared an news article on the newly passed assault weapons ban.
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Halbrook urges supporters to donate to legal defense fund to oppose HB 5855: ' Fight back against HB-5855'
In a recent Facebook post, State Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, urged his supporters to donate to a legal defense fund to protect their 2A rights from House Bill 5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
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Halbrook urges people to sign petition against gun control legislation that he calls unconstitutional: 'This legislation represents a direct attack on the Constitutional rights'
Illinois Republican lawmakers have been speaking out against a house bill that they say is unconstitutional, and this includes Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), who recently posted a petition to his newsletter.
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Halbrook on condition of Illinois' finances: 'Don't Believe Pritzker's Lies'
Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has cautioned voters in the Prairie State not to believe Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, who is seeking reelection in November.
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Halbrook: 'Get informed! Click the link to read this week's newsletter'
In an Aug. 21 Facebook post, Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) directed his constituents to his newsletter.
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Halbrook celebrates court ruling in favor of religious exemption to COVID vaccination
A court ruled in favor of health care workers who felt having to get vaccinated against COVID-19 “discriminated against and denied religious exemptions.”
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Halbrook: Amendment 1 will make it 'impossible for lawmakers to curb union powers'
Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Paris) recently posted on Facebook and criticized Amendment 1.
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Halbrook to host energy town hall
Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is hosting a town hall regarding energy rates and legislators' plans from 6 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Effingham.
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Halbrook on Highland Park shooting: 'I am saddened by the senseless loss of life'
In a July 11 news release, Rep. Brad Halbrook addressed the July 4 shooting in Highland Park.
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Halbrook: 'Lightfoot and her economic development team are trying to use abortion politics to their full advantage'
In a July 2 Facebook post, Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) accused Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot of using the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion to the city's advantage.
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Halbrook: 'I’ve often stated the “Illinois is the greatest economic development tool'
Rep. Brad Halbrook spoke about Illinois being the greatest economic development tool with respect to Caterpillar’s move being in the strategic interest of the company.
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'The ones to decide': Halbrook sees Illinois universities themselves as logical choice to set admission requirements
HB 0226, a law which recently went into effect and that will prevent public Illinois universities from mandating standardized test scores on admissions applications, drew clear opinions from Rep. Brad Halbrook.
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Halbrook: 'Strong message' needs to be sent to those who attack Illinois police officers
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) expressed concern about a spike in violent crime against police officers, stating the problem needs to be taken seriously.
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Halbrook argues constitutional amendment 'the only way out' of Illinois pension crisis
Republican state Rep. Brad Halbrook argues lawmakers in Springfield have no one to blame but themselves for a pension debt problem that has spiraled out of control.
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Halbrook argues it's past time to 'enact reforms that will prevent the abuse of power in Illinois'
Veteran state Rep. Brad Halbrook is one of those leading the charge among a group of lawmakers now demanding less talk and more action when it comes to bringing real ethics reform to Springfield.
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Halbrook tabbed as Champion of Free Enterprise Award winner
Veteran state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is being saluted for what comes natural to him.