Rep. McLaughlin on Chicago crime: ‘Safety is a right not a privilege’
Martin McLaughlin, House Representative of Illinois, said that Chicago crime remains dangerously high despite reported declines.
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Rep. McLaughlin: Toxic tort law ‘disincentivizes new businesses from coming to Illinois’
Martin McLaughlin, a State Representative from Illinois, expressed concerns regarding the state’s new toxic tort law, stating it would increase costs for companies and diminish Illinois’s appeal to new businesses.
Rep. McLaughlin: ‘Progressive power policies produce painful prices’
Martin McLaughlin, State Representative of Illinois, said that rising electric bills are the result of progressive policies shutting down coal power plants.
Rep. McLaughlin on Illinois’ property tax ranking: ‘We Are #1. Where’s the fanfare Governor?’
Martin McLaughlin, House Representative of Illinois, has called on Governor JB Pritzker to address the state’s high property tax ranking and prioritize taxpayer issues.
Vernon Township Republicans chairman: Problems with voter rolls have ‘been building under years of Democratic inaction’
Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, said that Illinois’ voter roll issues reflect years of oversight by Democratic leaders.
Rep. McLaughlin: ‘We need less spending, lower taxes, and we need more residents to stay in Illinois’
Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, has called for state leaders to lower taxes and spending to encourage residents to remain in the state.
Vernon Township Republicans chairman: ‘Illinois can’t afford another four years of decline’
Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, has expressed concerns over Governor JB Pritzker’s bid for a third term.
Rep. McLaughlin on tax increases: ‘Make sense common again’
Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, expressed criticism regarding state politicians’ approach to new tax increases.
Vernon Township Republicans chairman: Gov. Pritzker’s ‘tax-and-spend approach is driving Illinois deeper into economic quicksand’
Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, has expressed concern over the economic climate in Illinois, attributing job losses to what he describes as a “hostile, high-tax environment” created by…
State Rep. McLaughlin: Gov. Pritzker ‘turned Illinois into a Sanctuary State for illegal immigrants’
Martin McLaughlin, a State Representative from Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s sanctuary policies, claiming they prioritize the interests of illegal immigrants over those of state residents.
Vernon Township Republicans chairman: ‘Taxpayers will keep shouldering the burden of unsustainable decisions’
Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, has expressed concerns regarding the financial priorities of Illinois Democrats.
Lake County advocate and former candidate Rotheimer relocates to Florida: ‘I was being threatened with arrest’
Denise Rotheimer, a victims’ rights advocate and former Illinois House candidate, has relocated to Florida, saying she fled the state after threats of arrest related to a decade-long legal battle…
Vernon Township Republicans chairman: ‘Officials are lowering the bar rather than raising the quality of learning’
Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, has expressed concerns over potential changes to academic standards in Illinois.
State Rep. McLaughlin: ‘We’re increasing spending and ignoring outmigration’
Martin McLaughlin, the state representative for Illinois House District 52, said that Democrat-led budget mismanagement and tax hikes are prompting residents to leave Illinois.