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Friday, May 1, 2026
WATCH: Educate, Don’t Indoctrinate Our Children.

WATCH – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) discuss Illinois’ progressive education policies at the State Capitol. Watch the full video below…


Friday, May 1, 2026
WATCH: Lower Taxes Today Are Possible If Progressive Legislators Pressure Pritzker

WATCH – State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) discuss his plan to fix Illinois broken property tax system. Watch the video below…


Friday, May 1, 2026
WATCH: Pritzker’s Policies Produce Painful Energy Prices

WATCH – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) participate in a Springfield press conference, raising concerns with Illinois Green Energy Policies.


Friday, February 27, 2026
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin Hosts Press Conference with Northwest Suburban Mayors to Oppose Governor’s Housing Proposal

Lake Barrington, IL – Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) hosted a press conference with local mayors from the Barrington area Thursday to voice strong opposition to the Governor’s latest housing…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
McLaughlin Slams Billion-Dollar Energy Giveaway as Budget Deadline Nears

With less than 60 hours remaining before the state budget deadline, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R–Lake Barrington) is calling out Governor Pritzker and legislative Democrats for continuing to operate behind…


Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thank You Mayor Kevin Richardson

Rep. McLaughlin today rose on the House floor to honor and thank Lake Barrington Mayor Kevin Richardson for his many years of exceptional public service to the Barrington-area community. Watch…


Thursday, April 10, 2025
McLaughlin Tells House it’s Time to Regulate Delta 8 Products Sold in Illinois

Rep. McLaughlin this week urged his House colleagues to support needed regulation of Delta 8 products sold in Illinois “Our children’s safety must come before lobbyists…”


Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin Delivers Two-Minute Tariff Truths

Rep. McLaughlin rose on the House floor to talk about the strategy behind tariffs imposed at the Federal level, and how they can benefit Illinois.


Friday, March 7, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin Stands Up for Women’s Sports

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