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Friday, January 23, 2026
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – January 23, 2026

Hello Everyone, As some of you may have noticed, it has been a while since you received a newsletter about what is happening in Illinois. While I try to send them…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – May 28, 2025

BUDGET/TAXES Watch Your Wallet as End of Spring Session Nears Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Deputy Leader Norine Hammond and Deputy Leader Ryan Spain held a press conference Thursday…


Monday, October 7, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 7, 2024

CORRUPTION Mike Madigan, once Illinois’ most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial.  The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as…


Tuesday, August 27, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 27, 2024

SENIORS House Republicans champion legislation to help seniors.  Illinois House Republicans continue to step up to protect and support the senior community through a series of legislative efforts aimed at…


Monday, December 18, 2023
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – December 18, 2023

ENERGY Bipartisan nuclear power plant bill signed into law.  The new Public Act 103-584 applies to small modular reactors which, by scale design, cannot generate enough heat to breach containment….