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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rep. Martin McLaughlin Pushes for Recognition on Capitol Grounds of Illinois-Born Pope

State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) has introduced legislation to formally recognize the elevation of Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, to the Papacy – an unprecedented event in…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Where’s the Budget?

The final week of the spring legislative session kicked off today in the House. We have five scheduled session days left to pass a state budget and we have yet…


Monday, May 26, 2025
Honoring Fallen Heroes

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their sacrifice paved the way…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Getting Budget Priorities Back on Track

The General Assembly has one more week to pass a new state budget before the May 31st deadline. Under the Pritzker administration, more than $3 billion has been spent on…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
“Speed Reading” is Required for the Budget Vote

Evelyn Wood would be proud – last May, Illinois lawmakers had just 26 seconds to read each page of the 3389 page 2025 budget before they had to vote on…


Friday, May 16, 2025
We Must Return to Responsible Budgeting

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…


Thursday, May 15, 2025
Illinois Democrats Want New Service Taxes

Illinoisans already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation. Now, Democrats want to expand the service tax to more than 80 new categories, including haircuts, car repair, landscaping,…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin, Republican Colleagues Draft “DOGE”-Style State Budget Proposal

State Representative Martin McLaughlin and several of his House Republican colleagues have given Governor Pritzker’s state budget proposal the “DOGE” treatment, reviewing the proposal line item by line item to…


Sunday, May 11, 2025
Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers are our mentors, protectors, and guides throughout life. Today is a reminder to honor the wonderful women who have cared, sacrificed and nurtured us. 


Friday, May 9, 2025
Illinois’ High Corporate Taxes Cost Jobs

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….