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Friday, May 30, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Urges Democrats to Pass Meaningful Reforms and Stop Creating Useless Task Forces

Yesterday on the House Floor, I urged House Democrats to stop wasting time with meaningless Task Forces. We should be working together to pass bills with real resolutions to help…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – May 28, 2025

BUDGET/TAXES Watch Your Wallet as End of Spring Session Nears Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Deputy Leader Norine Hammond and Deputy Leader Ryan Spain held a press conference Thursday…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: We Have to Create Growth and Opportunity to Move Illinois Forward

With Session winding down to a close this week, and with important legislation still to be passed, I spoke today on the House Floor about how we must create growth…


Monday, May 26, 2025
We Honor Those Who Gave Their Lives in Service on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their sacrifice paved the way…


Sunday, May 25, 2025
National Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day is a call to remember those who are still missing and to support efforts to reunite families. It’s a somber reminder of the importance of child…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Photos: This Week in Springfield

This week in Springfield, House members were busy with committee meetings and managing the deadline to read Senate bills on the House Floor. I was honored to meet with the…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: It’s Time to End Evidence-Based Funding for Education in Illinois

At a press conference today in Springfield, I joined my colleague Joe Sosnowski in addressing issues with Education and the Budget in Illinois. It’s time to end Evidence-Based Funding for…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
The SAFE-T Act Needs to Be Repealed

The SAFE-T Act puts the rights of criminals ahead of victims and their families. We need to do away with this dangerous law. Illinois SAFE-T Act debate rises after woman’s…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Budget Process Should Be More Transparent

We have processes in place in the legislature for a reason, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents. When Democrats stifle debate and don’t allow ample time for…


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
House Democrats’ Misplaced Priorities Continue

Instead of using their supermajority status to move meaningful reforms like providing tax relief, improving safety, or ending corruption, Dems are forcing another out-of-touch bill. HB 460 will provide state-funded…