BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after finding that numerous local taxing bodies in communities across the 52nd House District are requesting 4.90% increased…

Another state’s attorney has expressed concerns over dangerous provisions in Democrats’ SAFE-T Act and challenged the constitutionality of the law. More information at the link below. https://foxillinois.com/news/local/vermilion-county-states-attorney-suing-gov-pritzker-over-safe-t-act

I-PASS transponder expiration dates have been extended for drivers with devices expiring between 2020 and 2026. The extension will last for two years. Individuals will be receiving instructions by mail…

This past week, State Representative Martin McLaughlin was appointed to the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force. This team was established with the goal of studying Chronic Kidney Disease,…

This past Friday, Auditor General Frank Mautino’s office released a statement with shocking statistics regarding fraudulent Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) benefits being paid out. The Auditor General’s report…

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) voted no on the Budget Implementation Bill (BIMP) and the FY 2023 budget. Rep. McLaughlin said, “I voted no on the Democrats’ budget…

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) said, “Now is absolutely the time we start making fiscally responsible decisions for the taxpayers that allows us to do more with less.”…

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) said, “Another day in Springfield another speech from the Democrats about fiscal responsibility.  I continue to witness the same old gamesmanship and political…

The IL Dept. of Public Health re-filed an emergency rule on Monday, Feb. 14, to require the expired school masking mandate to go back into effect. This issue was taken…

February 9, 2022 Governor J.B. Pritzker Office of the Governor 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 cc: Attorney General Kwame Raoul Dear Governor Pritzker, We are pleased to see you…