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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
House Republicans Unveil ‘Reimagine Illinois’ Platform

The Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
A Second Tax Hike Attempt? Ugaste Stands Opposed

In response to comments made by House Speaker Chris Welch concerning another possible attempt to pass a graduated income tax on hardworking Illinoisans, House Republicans have filed House Resolution 135,…


Monday, February 22, 2021
Ugaste Responds: Criminal Justice Reform Bill Signed into Law

GENEVA—Governor Pritzker signed the controversial criminal justice reform legislation into law today, which had passed during the final hours of lame duck session in the Illinois House earlier this year….


Friday, February 19, 2021
Ugaste Named to Five House Committees

GENEVA—State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) was recently appointed to five House committees, which he will serve on for the 102nd General Assembly. These committees are tasked with reviewing countless pieces…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Ugaste Reacts to Pritzker’s Annual Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD—Today Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address virtually to the 102nd General Assembly.  State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following statement in response: “Governor Pritzker has repeatedly…


Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Ugaste: GOP Requests Ignored on House Rules

SPRINGFIELD—After Republican requests for changes to the House Rules were ignored today during the first day of legislative session back in the Illinois Capitol, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released…


Friday, January 29, 2021
Ugaste Responds to Push for Criminal Justice Reform Veto

GENEVA—State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following statement amid calls for the Governor to veto the criminal justice reform legislation, HB3653, that was passed in the final hours of…


Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Ugaste to Host January 23rd Blood Drive

GENEVA – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.  The event will be held in Elgin on Saturday, January…


Friday, January 15, 2021
Ugaste Notes Historic, Optimistic Start to 102 GA

GENEVA—Coming off a five day lame duck session and proceeding right into the inauguration of the 102nd General Assembly, recently sworn in State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has issued the…


Wednesday, January 13, 2021
UGASTE TAKES OATH TO SERVE 65th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) was sworn into office today for the 102nd General Assembly to represent the 65th District, which includes portions of Kane and McHenry Counties. The Representative’s second term…