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From DuPage Policy Journal
Rice: Illinois State Board of Elections ‘right now in violation of The National Voter Registration Act of 1993’
As concerns about election integrity in Illinois escalate, Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has drawn attention to alleged breaches of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA).
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Pritzker touts Rebuild Illinois plan: 'We're investing over $40 billion to improve all modes of transportation' statewide
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says his Rebuild Illinois plan is set to invest more than $41 billion in federal, state and local funds in the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) over the next 72 months, with goals of improving roads, bridges, airports, rail lines and other infrastructure across the state.
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Ugaste: 'Republicans filed many bills this year to lower taxes'
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is concerned about the return of the state grocery tax at a time when many residents continue to struggle with finances.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker: "Here in the Land of Lincoln, housing isn't a privilege — it's a right"
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the conditional awarding of nearly $26 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
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Ugaste says Van Pelt should resign from Senate if 'she's not going to show up and do the job'
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste admonished Democratic state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt for her absences during General Assembly and called for her resignation if it continues.
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Ugaste writes of 'unimaginable grief' after murder-suicide
State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is expressing alarm and sending condolences following a murder-suicide shooting in Geneva.
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Kendall County Chairman Marter says he'd 'like to see' Van Pelt resign
Kendall County Chairman James Marter wants Illinois Sen. Patricia Van Pelt to resign, saying Van Pelt hasn't participated in her legislative duties, but is still picking up a state paycheck and benefits.
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HFA1 program intends to make a 'stable, safe home' attainable to more buyers
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has announced plans to invest $15 million into a new homebuyer program designed to increase home purchase accessibility for low-and moderate-income people and seniors.
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Ugaste: ‘Democrats’ budget prioritizes new spending over existing commitments’
State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is firing back at Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new $50.4 billion budget, calling it more of the same reckless spending by Democrats that has Illinois swimming in red ink.
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Ugaste criticizes Dems for limiting residents' rights: 'We should not deny Illinoisans' access to the courts'
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is condemning new legislation and points out that the bill could potentially limit Illinois citizens' access to the courts.
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Ugaste opposes wrongful death bill saying many could be 'adversely impacted' by allowing punitive damages
A pair of insurance groups spoke out recently against House Bill 219, introduced in Illinois, saying it will impact public policy and drive up litigation costs by allowing for punitive damages in wrongful death cases.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker: 'This legislation finally protects Illinoisans from predatory actions by the firearms industry'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) released a statement on May 18 saying he will sign a bill passed by the legislature that would allow lawsuits against entities in the firearms industry for violations of Illinois law.
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State Rep. Ugaste: 'I was a proud co-sponsor of the Blue Collar Jobs Act in the 101st General Assembly'
Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste (R) voiced his support for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) in a press release published on his official website on Thursday
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Act-of-Duty Bill ensures first responders disabled on the job during COVID-19 ‘get the benefits they are entitled to’
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law on May 10 the Act-of-Duty Bill that will provide disability payments for first responders who got COVID-19.
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Rep. Ugaste wants new ethics laws 'to protect Illinois from corrupt politicians'
Illinois Rep. Dan Ugaste is among a growing number of state lawmakers calling for ethics reforms, sharing a post on his Facebook page on May 11 that current ethical statutes aren't enough to keep corruption in check.
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Governor Pritzker: 'Banning books is a devastating attempt to erase our history and the authentic stories of many'
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed a law on May 3 designed to prevent institutions that ban books from receiving state funds, in reaction to the nationwide movement to withdraw specific titles from circulation according to The Hill.
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Rep. Ugaste: 'The language of the SAFE-T Act ends cash bail statewide'
Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and fellow House Republican elected officials recently gathered at the Capitol in Springfield, where they stressed public safety reform across the state as they represented the House Republican Truth in Public Safety Working Group.
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Pritzker: 'What they talk to Illinois about is skilled labor and skilled workers, because we provide those'
J.B. Pritzker , Governor of State of Illinois , State of Illinois said Gov. JB Pritzker heard from business leaders across the state during the recent Illinois Manufacturers Association convention in Springfield, with many of them expressing concern about the state’s business climate and some of the pending legislation they are concerned with. on Apr 26th.
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Pritzker: 'No one better I can think of to be appointed to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House than my wife, MK!'
First Lady M.K Pritzker has been appointed to serve on the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, with the appointment coming just days after Chicago was tabbed as the host city for the 2024 Democratic Convention. on Apr 17th.
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Pritzker on Chicago Mayor-elect Johnson: 'He brings a real excitement to the job, I think, to the people of Chicago'
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) criticized aspects of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's proposed tax plan