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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Happy Fourth of July!

As we gather today with family and friends to celebrate the 247th Birthday of our great nation, let us remember to give thanks to the many men and women who…


Thursday, June 29, 2023
McLaughlin Happy to See Bike Path Infrastructure

Over the past Legislative Session, I was happy to sponsor legislation recently signed into law for bike paths in Lake County and here is more Regional measures aimed at improving…


Friday, June 23, 2023
Village of Barrington Receives $4 Million in Funding

Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $4 million in funding to the Village of Barrington (Cook and Lake Counties) to replace lead service lines in the community. The…


Tuesday, May 30, 2023
McLaughlin Warns of Higher Gas Taxes

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.


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Encourages Meaningful Business and Economic Reforms

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…


Friday, March 17, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Passes Bill on House Floor to Add Color Guard Programs to Illinois Schools

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…


Friday, March 10, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Perplexed by Democrats Committee Deadline Priorities

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…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Sees More Thorns Than Roses in Governor’s Budget Address

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…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Files Legislation Addressing Witness Slip Tracking

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…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Announces 103rd General Assembly Committee Appointments

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…