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Monday, January 1, 2024
Happy New Year!

I would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy 2024. Happy New Year!


Friday, December 29, 2023
Over 300 New Laws Take Effect in Illinois January 1

Over 300-plus new laws will take effect in Illinois on January 1, 2024. Learn more from the Caucus Blog here.


Thursday, December 28, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance Day

Pledge of Allegiance Day commemorates the day that our pledge was adopted by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, our pledge honors our nation’s values of freedom and liberty.


Tuesday, December 26, 2023
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – December 26, 2023

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Meet our newest legislators.  This week the House Republican Caucus welcomed Nicole La Ha and Brandun Schweizer to its ranks. The two new legislators were appointed to fill vacancies created with the…


Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Happy Kwanzaa!

Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa. This is a multi-day holiday that runs through January 1st. Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!


Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I am wishing you and your family a joyous day!


Friday, December 22, 2023
Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program

The Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program will provide financial relief of up to $30,000 to businesses that started between 2020 and 2021 and faced hardship due to…


Thursday, December 21, 2023
Happy First Day of Winter!

I would like to wish everyone a safe winter season. My favorite things about winter include sledding with my kids and grandkids, as well as playing hockey.


Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Bring Holiday Cheer to Our Veterans Through “Operation Rising Spirit”

Bring some holiday cheer to our nation’s heroes this year by joining “Operation Rising Spirit” and sending a card or letter to veterans living in one of Illinois’ five veterans’…


Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Learn About Famous Illinoisans at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Illinois has a long history full of many characters. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is honoring 39 people who have called the state home through an…