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Monday, June 30, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: If the Governor is Serious About Property Tax Reforms, It’s Time to Call a Special Session

St. Charles, IL – Last week in East Peoria, Governor Pritzker stated that enacting property tax reforms is now a legislative priority as he intends to seek a third term…


Tuesday, June 24, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – June 24, 2025

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois Republicans urge veto of Senate Bill 328, file lawsuit to expose Constitutional Violation This week, members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses joined together to…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to Host Free Shred Event and Food Drive June 28

State Representative Dan Ugaste and State Senator Don DeWitte will host a free Shred Event and Food Drive Saturday, June 28, from 9-11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Tri-City Corps…


Thursday, June 19, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Backs Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Actions

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has joined with Republican colleagues in both the House and Senate as plaintiffs in a legal challenge regarding violations of the…


Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Applauds Dismantling of HBIA Program

St. Charles, IL – In response to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules’ action today on the HBIA program, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has issued the following statement. “Today,…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Blasts Bloated Budget, Tax Hikes, and Lack of Transparency in Process

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to the Governor signing the FY 2026 state budget today. The $55.2 billion budget is the…


Saturday, June 14, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Statement in Response to the Tragic Shootings in Minnesota Earlier Today

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to the tragedies that occurred today in Minnesota. A state representative and her husband were…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Statement on Sentencing of Former House Speaker Mike Madigan

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in the wake of former House Speaker Mike Madigan being sentenced to prison today. Madigan was convicted…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: We Cannot Have People Blocking Public Streets and Disrupting Public Safety

We all have First Amendment rights to peacefully assemble and protest, but we cannot have people blocking public streets and disrupting public safety. We also cannot tolerate violence in our…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: Protestors Who Block Roadways Endanger Citizens and First Responders

St. Charles, IL – In the wake of anti-ICE demonstrations in the city of Chicago, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is once again calling for enhanced public safety measures to…