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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Governor Signing Blatant Political Budget

ST. CHARLES – In response to Governor Pritzker signing Illinois’ most blatant political budget into law, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following response: “The federal government sent Illinois…


Monday, April 11, 2022
Rep. Ugaste Responds to FY23 Budget/End of Session

ST. CHARLES – In response to the state budget passed in the House of Representatives early Saturday morning, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following response: “In what was…


Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Follow Along with Session

As we are in the final week of session, there are multiple ways to follow along and keep updated on what we’re working on in Springfield. To find what hearings…


Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Ugaste-Backed Legislation to Protect Family Visitation in Nursing Homes during Disaster Proclamations

SPRINGFIELD – On Monday, legislation to protect family visitation in Illinois nursing homes supported by State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) passed the House. Senate Bill 1405 was introduced by State…


Monday, April 4, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Calls for Change in Identical Legislation Debate

Rep. Ugaste called for a change in the way they do business in Springfield after debating Senate legislation that was identical to House legislation previously passed. He called for the…


Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Rep. Ugaste Named Public Official of the Year by Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday at the State Capitol, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) was named the “Public Official of the Year” by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP)….


Thursday, March 24, 2022
Ugaste Denounces House Democrat Failure to Address Unemployment Insurance Debt and Stop the Clock on Penalties, Interest Payments

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, the House passed legislation that will leave approximately $1.8 billion of debt in the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund with no plan to pay that debt….


Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Former Speaker Madigan Indictment

SPRINGFIELD – In response to former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan’s 22-count indictment on federal racketeering charges, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following response: “Back in…


Friday, February 18, 2022
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Appellate Court Dismissal of Governor Pritzker School Mask Mandate Appeal

SPRINGFIELD – Late Thursday night, a three-judge panel of the Illinois Appellate Court dismissed Governor Pritzker’s school mask mandate appeal of the circuit court temporary restraining order. State Representative Dan…


Friday, February 18, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste on House Chamber Mask Mandate: “This Isn’t About Getting the Job Done.”

Rep. Ugaste spoke on the House floor during debate on the removal of members not wearing face coverings in the chamber and referenced his legislation, House Bill 843.