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Friday, May 22, 2026
Property Tax Relief Conference Calls for Action Before End of Legislative Session

Springfield, IL – The Property Tax Relief Conference today sent an open letter to Governor JB Pritzker and members of the General Assembly urging immediate action on meaningful property tax…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
House Republicans Meet with DuPage County Mayors, Call for Full Funding of LGDF

Springfield, IL – State Representatives Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont), and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) met with several DuPage County mayors last week in Springfield. Much of the…


Thursday, May 7, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Comments on Proposed Megaprojects Bill

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) today responded to comments from Senate President Don Harmon and President Pro Tempore Bill Cunningham regarding the connection between property tax relief…


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Applauds Decision to Halt Redistricting Amendment

St. Charles, IL – With the Illinois Senate adjourning today and the decision made to not move forward with a constitutional amendment that would further rig Illinois’ already gerrymandered legislative…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Illinois House Republicans Allege Democrats Aim to Cheat with New Redistricting Amendment

Springfield – Deputy Minority Leader Ryan Spain, Representative Dan Ugaste, and Representative Amy Elik on Tuesday blasted a proposed constitutional amendment from Illinois Democrats, arguing it would further weaken standards for…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte Host Prescription Drug Drop Off in Elburn

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-65th House District), State Senator Don DeWitte (R-33rd Senate District), and the Elburn Police Department are hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
House Republicans Launch Property Tax Relief Conference, Issue Open Letter on Stadium Proposal

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste and other House members today announced the formation of a Property Tax Relief Conference and released an open letter outlining what it will…


Monday, March 30, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Cook County Treasurer’s Report, Calls for Property Tax Reform

Springfield, IL – A new report released by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office shows property taxes collected over the past 30 years grew at twice the rate of inflation. Cook…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Governor’s FY 2027 Budget Address

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has issued a statement following today’s FY 2027 Budget Address by Governor Pritzker: “The Governor gave his eighth budget address today, and…


Monday, February 9, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Files Bill Regulating Commercial Lawsuit Lending

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) recently filed legislation to regulate commercial lawsuit lending in Illinois to help ensure fairness in our court system. The bill, HB 5244,…