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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Outlines Goals of New Opportunity Caucus

ST. CHARLES – On Thursday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) outlined the goals of the new Opportunity Caucus. He announced the creation of the Opportunity Caucus in a Tuesday press…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Ugaste Introduces Resolution for Yes or No Vote on Making Invest in Kids Program Permanent

ST. CHARLES – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) introduced a resolution urging a vote in the House of Representatives and Senate on legislation to make the Invest in…


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Joins House Colleagues in Introducing Opportunity Caucus to Change Course in Illinois: “Let’s Create a Cycle of Opportunity”

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) joined House Republican colleagues to discuss the negative effects of poor public policy handed down by Democrat leaders and focus on…


Friday, September 1, 2023
Local Legislators Host First Responders Roundtable as No Cash Bail Implementation Looms

BURLINGTON — Following the ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court this summer to uphold the so-called “SAFE-T” Act, including the implementation of no cash bail on September 18, four local…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Ugaste Responds to Guilty Verdict in Mapes Trial

ST. CHARLES – In response to the guilty verdict for former Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following response: “Despite the many judgments…


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Ugaste Appointed to Illinois Works Review Panel

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) appointed State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) to serve on the Illinois Works Review Panel. Rep. Ugaste was nominated alongside House…


Friday, August 4, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Hosts South Elgin Prescription Drug Drop Off

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a prescription drug drop off with the South Elgin Police Department. He invites constituents to join him on…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Auditor General Report of Unacceptable IDES Overpaying $5 Billion in Unemployment Funds – Including Fraud

ST. CHARLES – Following a report from the Illinois Auditor General detailing the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) making billions of dollars in overpayments between Fiscal Years 2020 and…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rep. Ugaste & Senator DeWitte Host St. Charles District Office Grand Opening

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) are hosting a grand opening of their new district office in St. Charles….


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to SAFE-T Act Illinois Supreme Court Decision Ruling it Constitutional

ST. CHARLES – In response to the Illinois Supreme Court ruling the SAFE-T Act’s provision of ending cash bail as constitutional, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following statement:…