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Friday, February 6, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Calls on Governor Pritzker to Opt In to Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

It is time for Illinois to again put our children first! We need to opt in to the federal scholarship program. The program is funded entirely through a federal tax…


Friday, January 23, 2026
Pritzker Administration Abruptly Announces Major Budget Cuts

The Pritzker administration announced yesterday that it is reserving $482 million from the current state budget to address the impacts of federal policies. Why are we just now finding out…


Monday, December 22, 2025
Rep. Ugaste, House Republicans Send Letter to Governor on SAFE-T Act Improvements

Members of the House Republicans and the Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) Working Group sent a letter to Governor Pritzker last week in reaction to the Governor’s recent comments about…


Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Transit Bill Signing

St. Charles, IL – With Governor Pritzker signing the $2.5 billion mass transit reform proposal into law today, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following statement: “I understand the…


Friday, October 31, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Calls for Veto of Mass Transit Bill

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has released the following statement regarding the passage of the Mass Transit bill (SB 2111) early this morning during veto session in…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Pritzker Redistricting Comments

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has issued the following statement in response to comments made by Governor Pritzker today about Illinois redrawing its congressional districts mid-decade…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: If the Governor is Serious About Property Tax Reforms, It’s Time to Call a Special Session

St. Charles, IL – Last week in East Peoria, Governor Pritzker stated that enacting property tax reforms is now a legislative priority as he intends to seek a third term…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Testimony Before Congressional Committee

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s testimony today in Washington, D.C. before the House Committee on Oversight and…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Governor Pritzker Appoints Brother-in-Law to U of I Board of Trustees

On Friday, Governor Pritzker appointed his own brother-in-law to serve on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The Governor’s Office says this action does not violate the Illinois state…


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Cites Failed Democratic Leadership, Calls For Bold Measures to Reclaim Illinois

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling for bold and conservative leadership to set a new course for Illinois amidst seven straight years of failed Democratic policies…