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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Ugaste Joins Legislators in Press Conference Urging Business Reform in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) joined fellow Republican legislators to call for business reform in Illinois at a State Capitol press conference. He joined State Representatives…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – March 14, 2023

BUDGET CGFA updates revenue estimate for FY23, provides forecast for FY24.  The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA), the nonpartisan budget watchdog arm of the Illinois General Assembly, released…


Monday, March 13, 2023
K9 Veterans Day 2023: Meet Kaiser & Nemo, Vietnam War Heroes

From Military.com Kaiser (pictured above) German Shepherd: Kaiser was one of 4,000 dogs who served in the Vietnam War, and his handler was Marine Lance Corporal Alfredo Salazar. They did…


Tuesday, March 7, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – March 7, 2023

FIRST RESPONDERS Illinois House pays tribute to fallen Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso.  Slain in the line of duty, Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was a five-year veteran of the Chicago Police…


Monday, February 27, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – February 27, 2023

HUMAN SERVICES Republicans demand hearings on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, propose a plan to make improvements.  House and Senate Republican legislators held a Capitol news conference Thursday to…


Thursday, February 16, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Pushes for Structural Fiscal Reforms Following FY24 Budget Address

Rep. Ugaste responded to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and FY24 Budget Address by highlighting Illinois’ need for long-term, structural reforms for sustainable economic relief.


Thursday, February 16, 2023
Food Assistance Available with Find Food IL

The rising costs of fuel, groceries, utilities, and just about everything else has put a strain on family budgets statewide. Those struggling to afford food can use the Find Food IL map…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Leads Reigniting Illinois’ Strong Economy (RISE) Working Group

Rep. Ugaste emphasized how the state needs to apply its strengths and sustainable reforms to improve Illinois and make it a place where families and jobs can stay for the…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Ugaste Reacts to Governor’s FY24 Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD – In response to Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address and State of the State on Wednesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following response: “In response…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
Super Bowl Sunday | Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

Are you prepared for Super Bowl LVII? Whether you’re cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles, every Super Bowl party must kickoff with a game plan that prevents…