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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
California Emission Standards Bill Discussion on Docket Again Today

The House Energy and Environment Committee is scheduled again today at 4:00 p.m. and is expected to take up Democrats’ attempt to lock Illinois in with California’s radical emission standards….


Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Story of Our National Anthem

The tradition of playing the National Anthem before sporting events comes from the World War I era and began right here in Illinois. Read more from the Caucus Blog: The…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Rep. Ugaste Attends Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Event

I was honored to attend the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday night and had a great time alongside colleagues and friends. At the event, Motorola Solutions Vice President of…


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Rep. Ugaste: State Must Act in Providing More Funding for School Districts

Springfield, IL – At last week’s State of the State and Budget Address in Springfield, Governor Pritzker outlined his plan to fund K-12 Education for FY 2025. Despite the recommendation…


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Slow Down and Move Over When Approaching Emergency Vehicles

The ninth Scott’s Law-related accident this year was reported recently by the Illinois State Police. The crash occurred on Interstate 80 in Will County. Scott’s Law is our state’s “Move…


Monday, February 26, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – February 26, 2024

BUDGET Governor delivers largest budget proposal in state history. House Republicans respond.  Governor JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address to a joint…


Monday, February 26, 2024
House Republicans Working to Keep Radical California Emission Standards Out of Illinois

A new law proposed by Democrats would require Illinois to adopt California’s over-the-top motor vehicle emission standards, and then require Illinois law to follow any changes made by California. While…


Friday, February 23, 2024
Governor’s Proposed Budget Includes $1 Billion in New Taxes

Governor Pritzker’s Proposed FY 2025 budget for Illinois includes: We have to hold the Governor and the majority party accountable for bad budget practices. We will continue to fight for…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rep. Ugaste Issues Statement in Response to FY 2025 Budget Address

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget Address: “Today we heard from the Governor about the looming $775…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rep. Ugaste Reacts To Governor’s FY 2025 Budget Address (Video)