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Friday, February 21, 2025
Illinois’ Economic Policies are Destroying Opportunities for Social Mobility

Illinois ranks last in the Midwest for social mobility because of the poor economic policies pushed by the majority party. We can make Illinois a land of opportunity by lowering…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has issued a statement following today’s FY 2026 Budget Address by Governor Pritzker: “The Governor gave his seventh budget address today, and once again we…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Budget and State of the State Address Today at Noon

The Governor will deliver the combined Budget and State of the State Address today at noon. You can follow along live at the General Assembly website: Illinois General Assembly –…


Monday, February 17, 2025
We Honor and Remember Our Leaders on Presidents Day

On Presidents’ Day we honor and remember the leaders who have led our nation through our greatest challenges and triumphs. Their dedication to America has ensured our values of freedom…


Saturday, February 15, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Recognizes National FFA Week

It’s National FFA Week! FFA is an incredible organization that celebrates the hard work, leadership, and determination of our future leaders in agriculture. From farms to classrooms, FFA members are…


Friday, February 14, 2025
Illinois Second in Outmigration Statistics

Illinois was second in the country for outbound moves last year. We can make our state a place where people want to stay by reducing tax burdens, growing opportunities, and…


Thursday, February 13, 2025
In Wake of Madigan Verdict, Democrats Must Embrace Ethics Reform

Even though Mike Madigan has been found guilty, the culture of corruption he fostered during his decades in control at the Statehouse lives on. House Republicans have proposed numerous anti-corruption…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Madigan Verdict, Cites ‘Violation of Public Trust’

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has issued a statement following today’s verdict in former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s federal corruption trial. Madigan was found guilty on…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Happy Birthday President Lincoln!

Happy Birthday to our nation’s 16th President Abraham Lincoln! President Lincoln spent most of his life living in Illinois. Before becoming President, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives and…


Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Budget and State of the State Address February 19 at Noon

The governor will deliver the combined Budget and State of the State Address next Wednesday at noon. This year, House Republicans call for no new taxes, no tax hikes, and a…