Governor Pritzker reiterated the same old Illinois strategy during his State of the State budget address:  Raise taxes, rinse, repeat. This type of budgeting is frustrating mostly because it focuses on…

PLAINFIELD – On Wednesday, a bill introduced by State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code was recommended “do pass” by the Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee….

This week, I participated in my first remote committee meeting in the House Insurance Committee. While lawmakers in Springfield participate remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, constituents can stay connected to…

Plainfield – In response to Governor Pritzker signing HB3653 into law Monday, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) issued the following response: “I am disappointed in the Governor’s decision to sign…

Plainfield – In response to State Representative and former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan’s resignation, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) released the following statement: “Former Speaker Madigan’s resignation…

Plainfield – State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) released the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s budget address for Fiscal Year 2022: “I was very disappointed in Governor Pritzker’s State…

Springfield – House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) released the following statement following floor debate on HR72, the House Rules for the 102nd General Assembly, today: “HR72 does not…

PLAINFIELD – State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was re-appointed as House Republican Spokesperson of the Personnel & Pensions Committee in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly….

PLAINFIELD—House Republican Leader Jim Durkin re-appointed State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) as the Republican Floor Leader in an announcement made earlier this week. Rep. Batinick has served as the Republican…

PLAINFIELD—With Governor Pritzker’s recent announcement of Region 7 moving into Tier 1 of COVID-19 mitigations, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is praising the latest changes, which mirror the decreased COVID-19…