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Monday, February 6, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – February 6, 2023

BUDGET IL House GOP Leader Tony McCombie & House GOP Budget Team Call for Bipartisan Budget Process.  At a press conference in Springfield Tuesday, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie…


Friday, February 3, 2023
Study warns parents to keep edibles away from children

A new study in the journal of Pediactics urges healthcare providers to be prepared to treat a growing number of children who are accidentally ingesting edible cannabis. It also serves as a…


Friday, February 3, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Wears Red for Women for American Heart Month

ST. CHARLES – This Friday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is wearing red for “Go Red for Women” Day sponsored by the American Heart Association. Go Red for Women is…


Thursday, February 2, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Demands Appropriate Notice for Witnesses in House Hearings During Rules Debate

Rep. Ugaste questioned House Democratic leadership if, in the new Rules package passed by House Democrats, witnesses would be given any notice to appear in-person for committee hearings. He argued…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Ugaste 103rd General Assembly Committee Assignments Include Republican Spokesperson Role on Three Committees

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) appointed State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) to serve on six House committees, three of which he will hold the role…


Monday, January 30, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – January 30, 2023

BUDGET Hammond & Elik named heads of Illinois House Republican budget team.  House Republican Leader Tony McCombie announced the House Republicans’ budget team on Friday, naming Deputy Leader Norine Hammond…


Thursday, January 26, 2023
How to Contact My Office

Greetings and happy New Year! As we enter a new General Assembly, I wanted to make you aware of how you can contact my office on legislative issues, to respond…


Monday, January 23, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste: January 23, 2023

FIREARMS Lawsuits filed against Illinois’ new gun ban law.  Starting on Friday, January 13, opponents of the new law have filed lawsuits in State and federal courts to have the…


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…