At a press conference today in Springfield, I joined my colleague Joe Sosnowski in addressing issues with Education and the Budget in Illinois. It’s time to end Evidence-Based Funding for…

The SAFE-T Act puts the rights of criminals ahead of victims and their families. We need to do away with this dangerous law. Illinois SAFE-T Act debate rises after woman’s…

We have processes in place in the legislature for a reason, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents. When Democrats stifle debate and don’t allow ample time for…

Instead of using their supermajority status to move meaningful reforms like providing tax relief, improving safety, or ending corruption, Dems are forcing another out-of-touch bill. HB 460 will provide state-funded…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…