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Friday, May 16, 2025
Photos: This Week in Springfield

As we continue to wind down the Spring Session in Springfield and work towards passing a budget, it was another busy week. I was honored to attend the Fallen Firefighter…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Takes Aim at Self-Benefiting Ad Campaigns by Taxpayer-Funded Organizations

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will soon be filing legislation aimed at halting self-benefiting advertising campaigns from Illinois entities, public or private, that receive government funding. This…


Thursday, May 15, 2025
Projected Budget Deficit Cannot Be Fixed by Tax Hikes

Years of unsustainable spending growth overseen by Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats has now come back to bite us all. Conservative, responsible budgeting is the only way forward. We won’t…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to Host Prescription Drug Drop Off Event in South Elgin

Rep. Dan Ugaste and Sen. Don DeWitte will host a Prescription Drug Drop Off event with the South Elgin Police Department Friday, May 16, from 9-11 a.m. Please join us…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: Families Deserve a Balanced Budget with Tax Relief

Springfield, IL – With just days left in the legislative session, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) offered clear criteria for what he is looking for in the State Budget. Democrats…


Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony

The Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield is a powerful reminder of the bravery, strength, and heroism of firefighters.  This morning, we paid tribute to the…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Governor Pritzker Appoints Brother-in-Law to U of I Board of Trustees

On Friday, Governor Pritzker appointed his own brother-in-law to serve on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The Governor’s Office says this action does not violate the Illinois state…


Friday, May 2, 2025
House Republicans Strongly Oppose Any Tax Hikes in FY ’26 Budget

Illinoisans already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation. We will not negotiate a budget with any tax hikes. Illinois House GOP strongly oppose potential tax hikes in…


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Cites Failed Democratic Leadership, Calls For Bold Measures to Reclaim Illinois

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling for bold and conservative leadership to set a new course for Illinois amidst seven straight years of failed Democratic policies…


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Governor Pritzker Crosses Dangerous Line in Calling for Violence

This weekend, Governor Pritzker crossed a dangerous line in calling for violence and mass disruption against Republicans, even going so far as to say, “These Republicans cannot know a moment…