News

Monday, February 6, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – February 6, 2023

BUDGET IL House GOP Leader Tony McCombie & House GOP Budget Team Call for Bipartisan Budget Process.  At a press conference in Springfield Tuesday, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie…


Friday, February 3, 2023
Study warns parents to keep edibles away from children

A new study in the journal of Pediactics urges healthcare providers to be prepared to treat a growing number of children who are accidentally ingesting edible cannabis. It also serves as a…


Monday, January 30, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – January 30, 2023

BUDGET Hammond & Elik named heads of Illinois House Republican budget team.  House Republican Leader Tony McCombie announced the House Republicans’ budget team on Friday, naming Deputy Leader Norine Hammond…


Thursday, January 26, 2023
How to Contact My Office

Greetings and happy New Year! As we enter a new General Assembly, I wanted to make you aware of how you can contact my office on legislative issues, to respond…


Monday, January 23, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: January 23, 2023

FIREARMS Lawsuits filed against Illinois’ new gun ban law.  Starting on Friday, January 13, opponents of the new law have filed lawsuits in State and federal courts to have the…


Tuesday, January 17, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: January 17, 2023

103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois House convenes for inauguration, with House Republicans electing new Leader Tony McCombie.  The inauguration of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 103rd General Assembly took…


Thursday, January 12, 2023
Rep. Ugaste: If we make Illinois more business-friendly, we could avoid having to make cash handouts

Rep. Ugaste highlighted upcoming legislation to provide worker’s compensation reform, property tax relief, and more for the 103rd General Assembly to prevent the legislature from making cash handouts to attract…


Thursday, December 22, 2022
New Illinois laws to know in 2023

This year more than 180 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Those laws will affect healthcare, children in state care, reduced fees for seniors and more. Some…


Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Prepare for Winter Weather – Tips from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency

Holiday travel may be impacted as a powerful winter storm moves through the Midwest. If you are planning to travel for the holidays this week, make sure you have cold…


Monday, December 19, 2022
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: December 19, 2022

CRIMINAL LAW SAFE-T Act faces courtroom test. The controversial law is set for implementation on Sunday, January 1. Prior to that date, the constitutionality of the new law will face…