Illinois District 52 State Representative Martin McLaughlin
Recent News About Illinois District 52 State Representative Martin McLaughlin
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McLaughlin: ‘Prosecute these illegal criminals who are intent upon ruining the lives of our citizens and preying on our children’
State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) is heating up the debate over immigration and law enforcement policies following a significant drug bust in McHenry County involving two Mexican nationals.
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McLaughlin: 'Illinois' combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1%' is highest in nation
A recent report by WalletHub scored Illinois last in the nation in “taxpayer friendliness,” and state Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) took to social media to call attention to the problem.
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McLaughlin on Illinois Amendment 1: Public labor unions can already collectively bargain, 'they don’t need enhanced rights'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) explained his opposition to Amendment 1 during a recent Q&A session with the McHenry Times.
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McLaughlin: 'I, along with the state's attorneys in 100 out of 102 counties in Illinois oppose the Safe-T Act'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, a Republican from Lake Barrington, said this week he is signed on to cosponsor multiple bills that would repeal the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act and restore cash bail.
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McLaughlin on Pritzker's response to Jones, Hastings allegations: 'Calls for resignations are not nearly enough'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) is among Republican lawmakers who say Gov. J.B. Pritzker is being too lenient to legislators who are facing allegations of wrongdoing.
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McLaughlin blames Pritzker administration: $1.9 billion was 'paid out on fraudulent IDES claims by the state'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) has criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's administration for failing to handle fraudulent unemployment claims.
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McLaughlin on companies leaving Illinois: 'We have to implement policies that promote investment'
Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) continues to express the need for more business-friendly policies as another company moves its headquarters out-of-state.
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McLaughlin: 'The only reason that our state lags economically is due to anti-business, anti-competitive policies at the state level'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) shared a recent study that found Illinois' economy is doing worse than those of its neighboring states, a situation the legislator attributes "to anti-business, anti-competitive" state policies.
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McLaughlin: 'Democrats promised a sweeping anti-crime package this session, but there's been little said and even less done'
Illinois Rep. Martin McLaughlin recently called out state Democrats’ lack of criminal justice reform efforts.
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McLaughlin observes National Law Enforcement Day as cities grapple with rising crime: 'Here's to their safe return'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) observed National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, calling for support for measures to help police officers.
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'Fervently advocating for common sense,' McLaughlin slams new Cook County vaccine mandate as unfair, impractical
The latest Cook County vaccination mandate continues a pattern of governmental overreach in Illinois, according to Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, and residents will pay the price.