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Sunday, May 21, 2023
Ugaste This Week in Springfield – May 15 – May 19

On Friday, we were scheduled to adjourn for our Spring Legislative Session. However, budget considerations continue as Democrats failed to meet their own deadline of Friday. House Republicans remain ready,…


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Delayed Budget Process

SPRINGFIELD – In reaction to the lack of a budget and delay on the General Assembly’s scheduled adjournment for spring legislative session, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), released the following…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Explore Bike Paths this National Bike Month

Did you know, cycling is the official state exercise of Illinois? May is National Bike Month. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Speaks Against Rushed Legislation That Would Threaten Illinois Jobs

Rep. Ugaste spoke on HB 219, legislation that would allow for additional damages with no caps. This large and consequential bill was drafted so it does not apply to the…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Ugaste Echoes Launch of Blue Collar Jobs Act Tax Credit Application

SPRINGFIELD – Following the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) from the 101st General Assembly, the State of Illinois is launching the BCJA Tax Credit application for eligible companies. This legislative…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Photo: Rep. Ugaste & Rep. Keicher ICash Event in Geneva

Thank you to everyone who joined Rep. Keicher and my district staff and the Illinois Treasurer’s Office for our Senior ICash event at Greenfields of Geneva! In case you missed…


Monday, May 15, 2023
Reps. Ugaste & Keicher Host Senior I-Cash Event in Geneva

ST. CHARLES – To help seniors in the 65th and 70th District obtain their unclaimed property from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, State Representatives Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore)…


Friday, May 12, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 8 – May 12

We have one week until the end of our spring legislative session! Please reach out to my office at any time at ugaste@ilhousegop.org or (630) 797-5530 with your thoughts on…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Provides Update on Needed Business & Litigation Reforms in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – As chair of the House Reigniting Illinois’ Strong Economy (RISE) working group, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) provided an update on reforms for business and litigation in the…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Social Media, AI, and Staying Safe Online

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic of discussion across the world. What once started as programs made for basic functions, such as a simple yes or no prediction…