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Friday, September 22, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Hosts South Elgin Constituent Coffee

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a constituent coffee in South Elgin. He invites constituents to join him at AJ’s Java Joint (586 Randall…


Thursday, September 21, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Outlines Goals of New Opportunity Caucus

ST. CHARLES – On Thursday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) outlined the goals of the new Opportunity Caucus. He announced the creation of the Opportunity Caucus in a Tuesday press…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Ugaste Introduces Resolution for Yes or No Vote on Making Invest in Kids Program Permanent

ST. CHARLES – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) introduced a resolution urging a vote in the House of Representatives and Senate on legislation to make the Invest in…


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Joins House Colleagues in Introducing Opportunity Caucus to Change Course in Illinois: “Let’s Create a Cycle of Opportunity”

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) joined House Republican colleagues to discuss the negative effects of poor public policy handed down by Democrat leaders and focus on…


Monday, September 18, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 18, 2023

CHICAGO Worsening structural budget deficit could reach $1.9 billion/year by 2026.  This would be approximately $700 per year for each Chicago resident.  The grim budget projection is based on data…


Monday, September 18, 2023
Illinois families face growing consumer credit debt

Total consumer debt increased by seven percent from 2021-2022, rising from $15.31 trillion to $16.38 trillion. Auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and personal loans saw the largest increases on a percentage basis….


Saturday, September 16, 2023
The economic impact of Scott Air Force Base

Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County is integral to the economic growth and development of southwestern Illinois and the St. Louis metro region. Scott AFB is the largest…


Friday, September 15, 2023
China Presents a Growing, Dangerous Threat to U.S.

The United States and China have one of the world’s most important and complex bilateral relationships. Since 1949, the countries have experienced periods of both tension and cooperation over issues such…


Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association ‘Made in Illinois’ program keeps focus on what’s made here

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest…


Wednesday, September 13, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 13, 2023

BUDGET General Assembly budget watchdog reports on declining State income tax revenues.  The report summarized revenue trends observed by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) in August 2023.  During this…