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Friday, May 31, 2024
Rep. Ugaste: Republicans’ Good Ideas Continue to be Ignored by Democrats (Video)

We should be working together in the House to advance good legislation to benefit all Illinoisans. Instead, Republicans with good ideas for the budget continue to be ignored by Democrats.


Thursday, May 30, 2024
Rep. Ugaste: HB 4582 Takes Away Taxpayer Rights For Referendums on New School Buildings (Video)

Thursday, May 30, 2024
SNAP Benefits Stolen

During a recent six-month span, more than $4.5 million was stolen from Illinois’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Here’s what you need to know. Stolen SNAP benefits top $4.5M…


Thursday, May 30, 2024
Budget Includes Tax Hikes and Pay Raises for Politicians

Democrats’ $53.1 billion budget includes tax hikes, pay raises for politicians, and a billion dollars for non-citizens. This spending plan does not reflect the needs of the people we represent….


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Chaos Ensues as Democrats Pass Questionable Tax Increases

Springfield, IL – Early in the morning on Wednesday May 29, the Democrats did what they do best, passing nearly a billion dollars in tax increases on Illinois citizens while…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Reps. Ugaste, Keicher Host Kids Fair June 8 in Geneva

State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) are hosting an Outside Kids Fair on Saturday, June 8, at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva. The event will be held from…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Ugaste Statement on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget: “One of the biggest problems we…


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
House Expected to Vote on Budget in Overnight Hours

The House is expected to take up the Democrats’ budget sometime tonight, likely during the overnight hours. This is the largest partisan spending plan in state history and includes pay…


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Legislative Update: Back in Springfield Today

We are back in Springfield today to take up the state budget and a number of other bills that still need to be heard in the House. Session convenes at…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Remember The Heroes Who Made Our Freedom Possible on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…