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Friday, October 31, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Calls for Veto of Mass Transit Bill

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has released the following statement regarding the passage of the Mass Transit bill (SB 2111) early this morning during veto session in…


Friday, October 31, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Pushes Against Excessive Spending for Mass Transit and $1 Billion Toll Hike on Suburban Drivers

Earlier this morning during the final moments of a chaotic veto session, House Democrats passed a bill that includes excessive spending on mass transit and an unnecessary $1 billion toll…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Explains New Energy Omnibus Bill Will Raise Electric Costs in Illinois

Tonight on the House Floor, Democrats passed a new energy omnibus bill that is going to raise already high electric costs for rate payers in Illinois. We’ve been told about…


Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Calls Out Democrats’ Hypocrisy on Gerrymandered Maps

Today, I joined my colleagues as House Republicans oppose legislative map redistricting discussions in Illinois. Democrats in our state are considering further gerrymandering the most gerrymandered maps in the country,…


Wednesday, October 22, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 22, 2025

VETO SESSION Democrats play political games rather than focusing on problems facing Illinoisans The Illinois General Assembly convened last week in Springfield for its fall veto session. Instead of focusing…


Friday, October 17, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Calls for Action on Property Tax Relief and Emergency Disaster Proclamations

During the first week of Veto Session, we only debated political resolutions filed by the Democrats. I suggested other issues we could discuss during the second week, ones that would…


Thursday, October 9, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 9, 2025

As many of you may have noticed, I did not send many newsletters during September. This was due to my schedule. However, as many of you have mentioned how much you appreciate…


Thursday, October 2, 2025
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte Host Free Shred Event and Food Drive Saturday in Elburn

Please join us for a Free Shred Event and Food Drive Saturday, October 4, from 9-11 a.m. in Elburn! Bring your sensitive documents for shredding, and also food items to…


Monday, September 8, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Presents Scholarships to Local Outdoor Recreation Groups

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has honored three local groups with scholarships from the Illinois Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus. For 2025, scholarship checks have been awarded to…


Tuesday, August 26, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 26, 2025

ENERGY COST CRISIS Soaring summer electric bills in much of Illinois Many customers throughout Illinois have seen their electric bills double this summer. Monthly Illinois electricity bills carry prices that…