Springfield, IL… Immediately following Governor Pat Quinn’s budget address, State Representative Mark Beaubien (R – Wauconda) expressed his disappointment with Quinn’s budget, which requests the ability to sink Illinois further into debt.

 “At some point the long term debt of Illinois needs to be addressed.  This patches some holes and would keep Illinois afloat, but at what cost,” stated Beaubien.  “Spending restrictions, pension reforms and Medicaid reforms all need to be a part of this conversation, unfortunately today they weren’t.”

Beaubien currently serves as an Assistant Republican Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, where he is also the House Republicans’ chief budget negotiator

Wauconda, IL… Five years after Illinois passed comprehensive tort reform, expanding patient access to health care, lessening frivolous lawsuits and lowering malpractice rates to keep doctors in Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court struck a blow to the State’s already ailing health care system by ruling the reform unconstitutional.  In the court case Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the “damage limitation violates the constitutional principle of separation of powers by interfering with the authority of the judicial branch to reduce verdicts.” 

State Representative Mark Beaubien (R – Wauconda) is disappointed with the court’s ruling.

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WAUCONDA – Applications are currently available for residents of the 52nd Legislative District who may be interested in applying for an Illinois General Assembly Scholarship,
Assistant Republican Leader Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) announced today.

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Springfield…In the midst of a devastating economic climate, State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) put the interests of taxpayers first by voting against the recommendation of the Illinois Compensation Review Board to give legislators a substantial pay raise.

“Our state has racked up $1.7 billion in unpaid bills and is experiencing a $750 million hole in this year’s budget. Considering a legislative pay raise at this time is out of the question. Instead, Illinois legislators should be focused on passing a balanced budget, paying our Medicaid bills on time, funding our pension system and passing a capital bill to fund road improvements and school construction,” Rep. Beaubien said. Continue reading »

Wauconda…The McHenry County Conservation District and the Round Lake Area Park District have each been awarded Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants, announced State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) who was integral in securing the grants. The funding will be used for land acquisition and park enhancements.Round Lake Area Park District received $400,000 to develop Fairfield Sports Park on Beverly Drive. The 14.25-acre parcel will include a softball field, playground, trail/walkway, family game area, picnic shelter and wetland interpretive stations.

“The Department of Natural Resources should be commended for maintaining the OSLAD program, which provides funding to help parks flourish throughout the state. I believe it is important to maintain a good balance between open space and economic development. Fairfield Sports Park will provide fun and educational activities for the entire community to enjoy,” Rep. Beaubien said.

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