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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: January 17, 2023

103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois House convenes for inauguration, with House Republicans electing new Leader Tony McCombie.  The inauguration of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 103rd General Assembly took…


Thursday, January 12, 2023
Rep. Ugaste: If we make Illinois more business-friendly, we could avoid having to make cash handouts

Rep. Ugaste highlighted upcoming legislation to provide worker’s compensation reform, property tax relief, and more for the 103rd General Assembly to prevent the legislature from making cash handouts to attract…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Sworn in for 103rd General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) was sworn into office today for Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly to represent the 65th District. This marks Rep. Ugaste’s third term serving in…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Ugaste Responds to Radical Lame Duck Gender Therapy & Surgery Coverage Legislation

SPRINGFIELD – In response to House Floor Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 1534 to require Illinois insurance plans to cover gender affirming medication and surgical gender reassignment surgery, State Representative…


Monday, January 2, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Illinois Supreme Court Order Staying End of Cash Bail

ST. CHARLES – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s order that stays the end of cash bail contained in the…


Thursday, December 22, 2022
New Illinois laws to know in 2023

This year more than 180 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Those laws will affect healthcare, children in state care, reduced fees for seniors and more. Some…


Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Prepare for Winter Weather – Tips from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency

Holiday travel may be impacted as a powerful winter storm moves through the Midwest. If you are planning to travel for the holidays this week, make sure you have cold…


Monday, December 19, 2022
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: December 19, 2022

CRIMINAL LAW SAFE-T Act faces courtroom test. The controversial law is set for implementation on Sunday, January 1. Prior to that date, the constitutionality of the new law will face…


Monday, December 12, 2022
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: December 12, 2022

BUDGET CGFA reports on November 2022 State budget revenues.  The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) released its “November 2022 Monthly Briefing” on Friday, December 2. Inflationary pressures and…


Monday, December 5, 2022
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: December 5, 2022

This week, we will recognize the 81st memorial of Pearl Harbor. This date that still lives in infamy is remembered as we honor the lives lost in Hawaii that day…