Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget: “Once again, the Democrat majority is…

Yesterday on the House Floor, I urged House Democrats to stop wasting time with meaningless Task Forces. We should be working together to pass bills with real resolutions to help…

BUDGET/TAXES Watch Your Wallet as End of Spring Session Nears Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Deputy Leader Norine Hammond and Deputy Leader Ryan Spain held a press conference Thursday…

With Session winding down to a close this week, and with important legislation still to be passed, I spoke today on the House Floor about how we must create growth…

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their sacrifice paved the way…

National Missing Children’s Day is a call to remember those who are still missing and to support efforts to reunite families. It’s a somber reminder of the importance of child…

This week in Springfield, House members were busy with committee meetings and managing the deadline to read Senate bills on the House Floor. I was honored to meet with the…

At a press conference today in Springfield, I joined my colleague Joe Sosnowski in addressing issues with Education and the Budget in Illinois. It’s time to end Evidence-Based Funding for…

The SAFE-T Act puts the rights of criminals ahead of victims and their families. We need to do away with this dangerous law. Illinois SAFE-T Act debate rises after woman’s…

We have processes in place in the legislature for a reason, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents. When Democrats stifle debate and don’t allow ample time for…