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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Illinois’ Culture of Corruption Must End

The laws on the books are clearly not enough to end the culture of corruption that has plagued Illinois for decades. Yet, the Majority Party refuses to make the sweeping…


Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Illinois is the top Pumpkin-Producing State

Known as the nation’s pumpkin powerhouse, Illinois leads by a wide margin, producing over 650 million pounds of pumpkins annually. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: Illinois is…


Monday, September 16, 2024
Federal Judge to Consider Challenge to Firearms Ban

A federal judge will consider a challenge to Democrats’ firearms ban this week. Here’s what to expect. Downstate federal trial poses latest test for Illinois gun ban (yahoo.com)


Thursday, August 29, 2024
Illinois Flag Redesign Contest

Illinois’ contest to redesign the state flag is now open. Find out more here: Illinois opens contest to redesign state flag | WGN-TV (wgntv.com)


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Research Commission Outlines Illinois’ Poor Economic Performance

A recent CGFA report outlines Illinois’ poor economic performance compared to other states. There’s no reason our state should be lagging the nation in any of these metrics. We have…


Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Rep. Ugaste: Tax Burdens Put Huge Strain on Illinois Families

A recent study found that Illinois is among the least tax-friendly states for middle-class families. We have to reduce tax burdens on our residents to make our state a more…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
High Taxes Continue Driving Illinois Residents Away

Decades of poor public policy by Democrats in the General Assembly has put our state in an untenable position. Illinois’ high taxes drive residents away, diminishing our tax base and…


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Rep. Ugaste: State Must Act in Providing More Funding for School Districts

Springfield, IL – At last week’s State of the State and Budget Address in Springfield, Governor Pritzker outlined his plan to fund K-12 Education for FY 2025. Despite the recommendation…


Thursday, January 4, 2024
Update on REAL ID

Current Illinois driver’s licenses or ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports, military bases, and secure federal facilities until May 7, 2025. Once the new deadline is reached,…