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Monday, June 30, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin: Pritzker’s New Tax Hikes Are a Direct Hit on Illinois Families and Job Creators

BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed the latest round of tax increases set to take effect July 1st after Governor JB Pritzker signed off on Democrats’…


Friday, June 27, 2025
McLaughlin Intern of the Month

The competition was fast and furious today during the summer’s first Intern Jeopardy contest. The interns matched wits on Illinois history, the legislative process and the 52nd District. Jack emerged…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Wauconda High School’s Economics Class

WAUCONDA – I had a great visit with Wauconda High School’s economics class today. We talked Friedman, Sowell, Smith, Keynes, and Marx. We watched Milton Friedman’s pencil speech and we…


Friday, June 27, 2025
McLaughlin Interns Visit North Barrington Village

Our summer interns have already been very busy this month speaking to our district’s many village boards, school, park district and library boards about the constituent services that our office…


Sunday, June 15, 2025
Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads who have shaped our lives with love, guidance, and strength. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!


Saturday, June 14, 2025
Celebrate “Old Glory”

Happy Flag Day! Today we honor our flag and reflect on the ideals it represents. On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the American flag, symbolizing unity and…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
McLaughlin Responds After Attending Congressional Hearing in Washington D.C.

After attending a hearing today in Washington, D.C., Illinois StateRepresentative Martin McLaughlin (R-52nd) issued the following statement: “It’s simple: the Democrats want to take more of your money and give…


Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Groundbreaking Completed for Stormwater Management Improvements in Wauconda

Rep. McLaughlin is always proud to support grant applications by our local communities for stormwater management improvements. Congratulations to Mayor Jeff Sode and the Village of Wauconda on the groundbreaking…


Friday, June 6, 2025
Freedom is Never Free…

81 years ago, the average age of the troops taking part in the D-Day operation was late teens to early 20s. Bless all who fought and pushed back against evil…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The SAFE-T Act Strikes Again

This week, two people charged with first degree murder for the death of their 2-year-old child could not be held pre-trial because of provisions in this misguided law. The SAFE-T…