McLaughlin, House Republicans Address Illinois’ Stagnant Economy and High Taxes.

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. Thank you to the trailblazing women who worked to achieve gender equality…

Democracy depends on the public’s trust of its leaders. When that trust is shattered it could take years, if ever, to put the pieces back together. This episode of Capitol…

The tradition of playing the National Anthem before sporting events comes from the World War I era and began right here in Illinois. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/02/the-story-of-our-national-anthem.html

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after the Governor’s State of the State address. Rep. McLaughlin said, “Today, as the Governor presented his flowery forecast of…

Applications for the Made in Illinois Grant program are open now until March 31 for eligible Illinois manufacturers.  https://www.wthitv.com/news/illinois-allocates-1-million-for-made-in-illinois-grant-program/article_cb06948f-cdda-54ce-b912-99094b26b06d.html

On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in the great state of Illinois where he learned the standards and values that would guide him throughout his life….

Illinois will continue to lose residents unless we make major policy changes. If we make our state more affordable, more business-friendly, and a safe place to call home, we can…

Democrats should have heeded the warning to budget carefully before creating more long-term state programs with temporary funds. Now that those funds are predictably running out, we will all be…

On December 15th, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. These amendments are the bedrock of…