With just one day for review, Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly forced through a $55.2 billion state budget, a near spending record. State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) voted…

Years of unsustainable spending growth overseen by Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats has now come back to bite us all. Conservative, responsible budgeting is the only way forward. We won’t…

High taxes stunt economic growth and reduce opportunities for our residents. We need to encourage investment in our state and reduce the tax burden on job creators and families alike….

ICYMI: Last week, Democrats tried to pass a controversial piece of legislation that would have allowed for resentencing of murderers and rapists in Illinois. Thankfully, the bill was defeated with…

Tax Day is a perfect time to look at how your state income tax dollars are being spent. Here’s a breakdown: Tax Day: Here’s how your $4K in state income…

We’re about two months away from passing a new state budget. Over the past several years Illinois Democrats have spent billions on benefits for illegal immigrants when we should be focused…

National Ag Day is all about recognizing and celebrating the hard work of farmers and agricultural workers across the state of Illinois. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and…

A great editorial in the Chicago Tribune highlights the massive government overreach in #HB2827 “Homeschool Act” “Why, we ask, are politicians focusing so much attention on homeschooling and private school…

Rep. McLaughlin this week continued to stand up for girls’/women’s sports and the importance of keeping them female.

An international group of home repair scammers have targeted Illinois homeowners. Here are a few tips to protect yourself from these types of scams: