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Monday, May 26, 2025
We Honor Those Who Gave Their Lives in Service on Memorial Day

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…


Sunday, May 25, 2025
National Missing Children’s Day

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…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Photos: This Week in Springfield

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…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: It’s Time to End Evidence-Based Funding for Education in Illinois

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…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
The SAFE-T Act Needs to Be Repealed

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…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Budget Process Should Be More Transparent

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…


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
House Democrats’ Misplaced Priorities Continue

Instead of using their supermajority status to move meaningful reforms like providing tax relief, improving safety, or ending corruption, Dems are forcing another out-of-touch bill. HB 460 will provide state-funded…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Photos: This Week in Springfield

As we continue to wind down the Spring Session in Springfield and work towards passing a budget, it was another busy week. I was honored to attend the Fallen Firefighter…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Takes Aim at Self-Benefiting Ad Campaigns by Taxpayer-Funded Organizations

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will soon be filing legislation aimed at halting self-benefiting advertising campaigns from Illinois entities, public or private, that receive government funding. This…


Thursday, May 15, 2025
Projected Budget Deficit Cannot Be Fixed by Tax Hikes

Years of unsustainable spending growth overseen by Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats has now come back to bite us all. Conservative, responsible budgeting is the only way forward. We won’t…