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…

Current property tax payers need help NOW. Furthermore, they must be protected in any new legislation. I raised several important concerns with the proposed megaprojects bill last week in the…

Earlier today, I addressed the problem the Bears are facing, as well as the crippling property tax burden the hard-working residents of our state face. And while the Governor and Dem…

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…

At a press conference today in Springfield, I joined my House Republican colleagues in previewing tomorrow’s State Budget Address by the Governor. I urged the Governor to tone down the…

Illinois’ courts should be fair, transparent, and accountable. That’s why Illinois lawmakers should pass HB5244, a bill I filed that creates the Illinois Litigation Financing Transparency Act. This legislation helps…

Illinoisans pay the highest effective property tax rates in the nation, and yet the system continues to fail them. If we want to make Illinois a more affordable place to…

AFFORDABILITY Tax Your Campfires? When it comes to staying warm, some Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate hike…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) recently filed legislation to regulate commercial lawsuit lending in Illinois to help ensure fairness in our court system. The bill, HB 5244,…