Illinoisans are now paying for the Governor’s election-year gimmicks as we face two gas tax increases in 2023 to make up for last year’s temporary freeze.

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) encourages his colleagues to focus on real economic and business reforms during the remaining days of legislative session. Rep. McLaughlin said, “For over…

I am pleased to have received bi-partisan support on my legislation establishing Junior Color Guard programs in our Illinois schools. Now, more than ever, it is important to have our…

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after the long week in Springfield completing the committee deadline to move legislation to second reading for further…

BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest budget proposal on Wednesday: “Based upon the flowery statements from the Governor and claims…

BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after filing House Bill 2124, aimed to track and maintain constituent witness slips filed on legislation as it…

State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R–Barrington Hills) receives committee appointments from House Republican Leader Tony McCombie in the 103rd Illinois General Assembly. I will be proudly representing the interests of all…

BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after finding that numerous local taxing bodies in communities across the 52nd House District are requesting 4.90% increased…

Another state’s attorney has expressed concerns over dangerous provisions in Democrats’ SAFE-T Act and challenged the constitutionality of the law. More information at the link below. https://foxillinois.com/news/local/vermilion-county-states-attorney-suing-gov-pritzker-over-safe-t-act

I-PASS transponder expiration dates have been extended for drivers with devices expiring between 2020 and 2026. The extension will last for two years. Individuals will be receiving instructions by mail…