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Friday, March 22, 2024
McLaughlin Questions Deputy Gov. Manar on State Funding for LGDF and Education

Representative Martin McLaughlin and Deputy Governor Andy Manar Discuss State Contributions to LGDF and School Funding in the General Services Appropriations Committee Hearing on March 20, 2024.


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Congratulations to Major General Rich Neely, the Commander of the Illinois National Guard, on your Retirement!

Major General Rich Neely, the Commander of the Illinois National Guard, will officially retire after 40 years of service this May. Thank you for your service to our nation and…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Primary Election Day

Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Voters will not only have an opportunity to weigh in on presidential nominees and their delegates but will also get an opportunity to…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rep. McLaughlin Breaks Down Illinois’ Real Credit Score

McLaughlin, House Republicans Address Illinois’ Stagnant Economy and High Taxes.


Friday, March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. Thank you to the trailblazing women who worked to achieve gender equality…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
McLaughlin Meets with Law Enforcement in Springfield

I am always honored to support our law enforcement community. They are dedicated, law-abiding people who leave their own families at home, while they go to work to protect ours…


Monday, March 4, 2024
McLaughlin Hosts Press Conference with Local Mayors

“A group of suburban leaders pushed back Monday on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposal to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, saying it would deprive their communities of funding for public…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Rep. McLaughlin, Local Mayors Host Press Conference on Grocery Tax Proposal

BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) is set to host a press conference at the Barrington Hills Village Hall on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 2 pm. Rep. McLaughlin…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Illinois Corruption Erodes Public Trust

Democracy depends on the public’s trust of its leaders. When that trust is shattered it could take years, if ever, to put the pieces back together. This episode of Capitol…


Thursday, February 29, 2024
Our National Anthem at Sporting Events Started Here in Illinois

The tradition of playing the National Anthem before sporting events comes from the World War I era and began right here in Illinois. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/02/the-story-of-our-national-anthem.html