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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…


Monday, February 10, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Urges Governor to Focus on Illinois First

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is encouraging Governor J.B. Pritzker to focus on Illinois citizens and move away from his, and his party’s, latest rounds of political…


Friday, February 7, 2025
Beware of Scams Involving I-PASS Accounts

Did you receive a text saying you owed money to your Illinois I-PASS account? It’s a scam, Tollway officials say. Illinois I-PASS users report more Illinois Tollway scam, phishing texts…


Thursday, February 6, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Democrats’ Political Grandstanding

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued a statement following yesterday’s politically-motivated resolutions introduced by House Democrats. “Today, House Democrats chose to waste taxpayer time and resources to…


Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Rep. Ugaste a Guest on WTTW’s ‘Chicago Tonight’ Program

Rep. Ugaste was a guest on WTTW’s ‘Chicago Tonight’ Program Tuesday. The topic was the lawsuit House Republicans have filed with the Illinois State Supreme Court regarding the legality of…


Monday, February 3, 2025
CGFA Report Outlines Illinois’ Key Financial Metrics

A new report from CGFA shows how Illinois stacks up against other states in terms of taxes, spending, and other metrics. We know that we can do better to make…