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Friday, August 25, 2023
McLaughlin Not Surprised by Madigan Top Lieutenant Tim Mapes Guilty Verdict

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) said, “This week, Tim Mapes – former Chief of Staff to the indicted former Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan- was found…


Friday, August 11, 2023
McLaughlin’s Co-Sponsored House Bill 2189 Signed into Law

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District is happy to see House Bill 2189, Access to Affordable Insulin Act, signed into law this week. Rep….


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
McLaughlin Calls Foul on Democrats’ Partisan Social Experiment with Public Safety

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after reading the Illinois Supreme Court opinion reversing the circuit court’s decision that now…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Standard and Poor’s Pension Spotlight on Illinois is Bad News For Taxpayers

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after reviewing the recent pension analysis put out by Standard and Poor’s this week. Rep. McLaughlin…


Monday, June 26, 2023
McLaughlin Calls for Special Session to Address Invest in Kids Act

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after filing House Bill 4105 that aims to make the bipartisan Invest in Kids…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
McLaughlin Reflects on the End of the Legislative Session

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after closing out the Spring Legislative Session last month. Rep. McLaughlin said, “I…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
A New Bears Stadium: A True Equity Opportunity

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement over the ongoing Chicago Bears stadium discussion. Rep. McLaughlin said, “Over the last…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Encourages Summer Visits to 52ND District – Issues Travel Advisory to Chicago

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District, comprised of Lake, McHenry, Kane, and Cook Counties, released the following statement before the start of summer….


Friday, May 12, 2023
National Police Week

This National Police Week we recognize the bravery of our law enforcement officers and honor them for their dedication to their communities. Thank you to our police officers for working…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Denounces Democrats Inefficient Spending Proposal

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after discussing Senate Bill 850 during yesterday’s Revenue and Finance Committee meeting. State Rep. McLaughlin said, “Springfield once…