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Friday, October 17, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Calls for Action on Property Tax Relief and Emergency Disaster Proclamations

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…


Thursday, October 9, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 9, 2025

As many of you may have noticed, I did not send many newsletters during September. This was due to my schedule. However, as many of you have mentioned how much you appreciate…


Monday, October 6, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 6, 2025

VETO SESSION 2025 Fall Veto Session Preview Next week, the Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield to convene for the annual two-week Veto Session. The session is scheduled for…


Thursday, October 2, 2025
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte Host Free Shred Event and Food Drive Saturday in Elburn

Please join us for a Free Shred Event and Food Drive Saturday, October 4, from 9-11 a.m. in Elburn! Bring your sensitive documents for shredding, and also food items to…


Monday, September 8, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Presents Scholarships to Local Outdoor Recreation Groups

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has honored three local groups with scholarships from the Illinois Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus. For 2025, scholarship checks have been awarded to…


Tuesday, August 26, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 26, 2025

ENERGY COST CRISIS Soaring summer electric bills in much of Illinois Many customers throughout Illinois have seen their electric bills double this summer. Monthly Illinois electricity bills carry prices that…


Thursday, August 21, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Applauds DCEO Investment and Expansion of Richardson Electronics

St. Charles, IL – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Richardson Electronics, Ltd. have announced an innovative project and significant investment that will allow for the…


Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Calls on ISBE, Superintendent Sanders to keep Student Proficiency Standards the same

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling on the Illinois State Board of Education and Superintendent Tony Sanders to maintain the current student test score proficiency…


Monday, August 11, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 11, 2025

GERRYMANDERING Governor JB Pritzker’s Hypocrisy on Gerrymandering & Fair Maps Governor Pritzker hit the late-night talk show circuit this week, sitting with late night host Stephen Colbert, while threatening to…


Thursday, August 7, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 7, 2025

DCFS Reps. Weber, La Ha, and Reick Demand Accountability Following Repeated DCFS Failures At a press conference this week, State Representatives Tom Weber, Nicole La Ha, and Steve Reick called…