Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington)
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Rep. McLaughlin on crime: 'Public safety is a right not a privilege'
Martin McLaughlin, House Representative of Illinois, said that state leaders should prioritize public safety and questioned the Democrat party's stance on National Guard deployment. The statement was made on the social media platform X.
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Rep. McLaughlin on Chicago crime rate: 'Safety is a fundamental right'
Martin McLaughlin, a state representative from Illinois, said decades of Democratic policies have failed Chicago neighborhoods and emphasized that safety should be considered a basic right. He made the remarks on X.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rep. McLaughlin: 'We need lower taxes & competitive costs for businesses in Illinois'
Martin McLaughlin, House Representative of Illinois, has emphasized the need for lower taxes and improved cost competitiveness for businesses in the state.
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Rep. McLaughlin: Gov. Pritkzer has 'turned Illinois into a Sanctuary State for illegal immigrants'
Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's immigration policies, claiming they have turned Illinois into a sanctuary state at the expense of taxpayers and resident families.
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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.
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Rep. McLaughlin: ‘The level of money malfeasance that we're looking at here boggles the mind’
Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) said government officials should be held accountable for reckless spending as an Illinois DOGE investigation found approximately $1 billion in taxpayer-funded abuse.
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State Rep. McLaughlin of Illinois on illegal immigrant crime: 'Sanctuary policies hurt us all'
Martin McLaughlin, state representative for Illinois House District 52, expressed concerns over sanctuary policies, stating they put residents at risk by allowing repeat-offense migrants to remain in communities.
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State Rep. McLaughlin: 'Don’t forget who implemented policies that protect and promote American workers'
Martin McLaughlin, the state representative for Illinois House District 52, said that Republican-led economic measures such as tariffs, deregulation, and tax reform support U.S. workers and manufacturers.
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State Rep. McLaughlin on IHSA rulings: 'Another pseudo gov agency overstepping their authority'
Martin McLaughlin, the state representative for Illinois House District 52, said he has concerns regarding the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) policies on transgender athletes. He said that the IHSA is "exceeding its authority and failing to adequately protect female athletes."
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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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Democrats ignore Illinois' corruption crisis
Ethics issues continue to make headlines in Illinois, yet Democrats still act like the state does not have a problem with government corruption.
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Importance of voting in local elections highlighted amid low turnout
The importance of participating in local elections cannot be overstated.
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School choice under attack: Illinois' dangerous homeschool law
We must protect homeschool freedom in Illinois and push back against overreaching government mandates.
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Recognition offered on National Doctors Day
National Doctors Day is an occasion to recognize the dedication, skill, and compassion of doctors who work tirelessly to care for others.
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National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day celebrates small business contributions
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day celebrates the dedication and passion of small business owners.