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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
State Budget Woes a Direct Result of Fiscal Mismanagement

Decades of fiscal mismanagement under Democrats’ control have put Illinois in the precarious position it is in now with our budget. Raising taxes over and over again didn’t solve anything;…


Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Joins WTTW ‘Chicago Tonight’ Program to Discuss State Budget

Last night, I participated in a panel discussion with other state lawmakers on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight program. The topic was the state budget, which Democrats passed just before midnight on…


Monday, November 4, 2024
Illinois Facing $3 Billion Budget Shortfall in FY 2026

The Governor and supermajority Democrats have spent taxpayer dollars recklessly, creating new state programs with temporary funds and relying on gimmicks to paint a rosy picture of Illinois finances. Illinois…


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Governor to Address State Budget Tomorrow

Tomorrow the Governor will lay out his proposed budget for the state of Illinois. Here’s why the state budget matters to you. Opinion: Why Illinois’ state budget matters to you…