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Friday, May 26, 2023
McLaughlin’s Intern Report

It’s already been a busy few weeks for our summer interns. In addition to helping out at the District Office, Margaret & Ben have been visiting Board of Trustee Meetings…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
McLaughlin Urges Lyme Disease Awareness, Files HB 2421 to provide Warnings of Lyme’s in State-managed Parks

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. Ticks are arachnids and can be as small as the size of a poppy seed….


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
McLaughlin Advocates for Nuclear Energy

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, said this is the best avenue for clean energy in Illinois. “We have for far too long in this state ignored the only clean…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
McLaughlin Decries Anti-business Legislation

Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, noted the proponents of the bill were primarily lawyers – the Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association namely. “I think it’s pretty…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Memorial Service Honoring Our Fallen Military Members

Beautiful memorial service today as we begin session, paying tribute to all of Illinois’ fallen military servicemen and women. Let us never forget freedom is not free – particularly for…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Urges Fiscal Responsibility for Illinois Residents

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Motorcycle Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and a reminder to stay alert for motorcycles on the roadway to help save lives. Here are a few safety tips for Illinois drivers to keep…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Happy Illinois Bacon Day!

I have often spoken about the unnecessary “pork” in Springfield, but not today! Thank you to the Illinois Farmers, Pork Producers, and the Illinois Pork Producers Association on Illinois Bacon Day!…


Friday, April 28, 2023
This Week in Springfield

I was pleased to be able to introduce the leadership of the Illinois Realtors to our State Capitol today. Their membership represents all areas of our state. They are pro…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
News From the Secretary of State

More Secretary of State facilities will soon switch to appointment only for certain services. https://www.wcia.com/news/more-secretary-of-state-facilities-to-switch-to-appointment-only/