The following opinion piece by State Representatives Jeff Keicher and Dan Ugaste appeared in The Illinoize on March 25, 2026. Recently, the lead negotiator on the Chicago Bears stadium proposal suggested Republicans are trying to have it “both…

AFFORDABILITY/TAXES Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address During his budget address, Governor Pritzker declared that everything is “too damned expensive.” On that point, Republicans agree. But the Governor failed to take accountability…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has issued a statement following today’s FY 2027 Budget Address by Governor Pritzker: “The Governor gave his eighth budget address today, and…

During the first week of Veto Session, we only debated political resolutions filed by the Democrats. I suggested other issues we could discuss during the second week, ones that would…

Springfield, IL – With just days left in the legislative session, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) offered clear criteria for what he is looking for in the State Budget. Democrats…