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Thursday, April 27, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Speaks on Republican Plan for Real Pretrial Fairness in Illinois

Rep. Ugaste spoke with the House Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) working group on reinstating cash bail in Illinois and balancing the rights of the accused with the rights of…


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Joins Public Safety Working Group to Urge for Real Pre-Trial Fairness

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) joined House Republican lawmakers to urge for public safety reform in Illinois. In a Capitol press conference, Rep. Ugaste joined House…


Monday, April 24, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – April 24, 2023

BUDGET House Republicans call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants.  Illinois House Republican leaders are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a…


Friday, April 21, 2023
This Week in Springfield – April 21st, 2023

We got to work beginning our final month of spring session this week in Springfield! Adjournment is on May 19th. On Tuesday, I welcomed South Elgin Parks & Recreation Director…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – April 20, 2023

DISASTERS Tornadoes hit Illinois; five Illinois counties declared disaster areas. A severe storm system hit the central United States on March 31, 2023.  In Illinois, this storm system generated high winds,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Honors South Elgin Parks & Recreation Director in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday in Springfield, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) welcomed the South Elgin Parks & Recreation Director to recognize her at a women’s brunch to honor the contributions…


Monday, April 17, 2023
Rep. Ugaste 65th District Small Business Spotlight

Rep. Ugaste is hosting a quarterly Small Business Spotlight for 65th District small businesses! He encourages individuals or organizations to nominate their favorite 65th District small business. You can find…


Friday, April 14, 2023
Tornado Preparedness from IEMA

Severe weather can happen at any time of the year. Preparing for floods, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms before they strike will help you stay safe throughout the year. To help…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Illinois counties lead the U.S. in corn and soybean production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported the final numbers for crop year 2022. According to the USDA, the top eleven U.S. counties for soybean yield per acre were all in…


Tuesday, April 4, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – April 4, 2023

FENTANYL House passes McCombie bill to combat fentanyl epidemic. In March, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation sponsored by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie to combat Illinois’ fentanyl epidemic…