Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington)
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From Lake County Gazette
McLaughlin on IHSA refusal to ban males from female sports: ‘Ignoring biological realities puts female athletes at a clear disadvantage’
In the wake of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announcing its refusal to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning biological males from participating in female sports, Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) called the organization's decision irresponsible and dangerous for female athletes.
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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.