The dismal news, already familiar to many motorists, was made official by the American Automobile Association (AAA) in their ongoing gas prices survey of the 50 states.  Other states with…

We are past the unofficial start of summer and I hope you are all enjoying these warmer days! June is also important in American history as we recognize Juneteenth later…

PLAINFIELD – In response to skyrocketing gas prices in Illinois, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) produced a new video proposing solutions to alleviate this problem for middle and lower income…

The essential day-to-day commodity, which now costs more than $4.00/gallon throughout the United States, is getting close to or above $5.00/gallon in many parts of Illinois. Market data, including gasoline…

PLAINFIELD – Next Friday, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is hosting a blood drive in Plainfield with the American Red Cross. He invites constituents to join him on Friday, May…

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois followed a “Restore Illinois” model ranging from “Phase 1: Rapid Spread” to “Phase 5: Illinois Restored.” Illinois has already achieved Phase 5, and we are…

PLAINFIELD – Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) to amend the School Construction Law was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on Friday. House Bill 3637 updates…

PLAINFIELD – On Thursday, legislation to extend the successful “Batinick Buyout” program for state pensions was signed into law by Governor Pritzker. House Bill 4292 passed the House and Senate…

Greetings! I’m writing to provide my monthly legislative update for May. Over the course of the truncated spring session, the General Assembly passed 404 bills through both chambers and adjourned…