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From McHenry Times
Citizens would like to see an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Ugaste says
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) isn’t surprised to see things come to this.
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From Lake County Gazette
McSweeney: 'Enough politics and memes by our leaders, the time for action is now' for coronavirus aid
State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) wants to see Springfield doing more as the deadly coronavirus shows few signs of slowing down.
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From McHenry Times
Ugaste launches Neighbor to Neighbor program to help deliver needed items to those who cannot leave home
At a crisis time like this, state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) thinks actions can oftentimes speak much louder than words.
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From McHenry Times
Ugaste on CARES Act: 'It seems like it will be a lot of help and has something for everyone'
State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is cautiously optimistic about the impact the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) recently signed into law by President Donald Trump could have in the fight against the coronavirus crisis.
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From Lake County Gazette
McSweeney says sales tax rate should be cut 25% to stimulate economy during coronavirus crisis
Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is strongly recommending that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Springfield take drastic actions to help keep the state afloat during the coronavirus crisis.
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From Lake County Gazette
Rep. McSweeney: 'Progressive tax is a code phrase for a massive job-killing tax hike'
A new Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report projects that if the fair tax proposal Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been selling since his days as a candidate were to ever become law, the state would suffer a hit severe enough to wipe out all its job gains of 2019.
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From McHenry Times
Ugaste says he's trying to improve property taxes in state, 'whatever it takes'
State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, gains strength from all Springfield’s past failures on the property tax front.
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal
Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week
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Lilly's proposed Gas Station Attendant Act receives backlash
State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) received harsh criticism on Twitter after she introduced a bill banning self-service at Illinois gas stations on Feb 5.
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House candidate Curtis heard 'more of the same tone-deaf rhetoric' during governor's address
Illinois House candidate in the 49th District Laura Curtis (R-North Aurora) is tired of hearing the same old story out of the state capital, as was the case last Wednesday during Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address in Springfield.
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Rep. Ugaste open to new bill that would ban paying state workers out of private pockets
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) says he has some doubts about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s move to take salary matters for certain senior-level staffers into his own hands.
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From Lake County Gazette
'Bipartisan leaders need to get their act together' and 'cut taxes now,' Rep. McSweeney fumes
Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) says there is plenty of blame to go around for an outmigration crisis that has seen the state's population decline in each of the last six years.
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Determined Rep. Ugaste not giving up on real property tax relief for Illinoisans
State House Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has tunnel vision when it comes to bringing property tax relief to Illinois residents.
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Rep. Skillicorn calls on House candidates to speak up about Madigan's leadership
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) is calling on challengers for his 66th District seat in the 2020 election to join his push for the resignation of embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
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Rep. Ugaste calls for new House leadership in wake of latest Madigan scandal
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling for an immediate end to Mike Madigan’s reign as House Speaker.
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From Lake County Gazette
Rep. McSweeney lauds comptroller's move to forego red light camera-ticket penalties
Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) considers the recent announcement by comptroller Susana Mendoza that her office will no longer collect unpaid red light camera-issued fines on behalf of local municipalities a small but not insignificant step toward banning the devices altogether.
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Skillicorn seeks to leads fight against corruption
Veteran Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) is committed to bringing change to Springfield.
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North Aurora trustee launches campaign for House District 49
North Aurora village trustee Laura Curtis has launched her campaign to replace state Rep. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) in the 49th District on a platform of property tax reform.
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From Lake County Gazette
Rep. David McSweeney announces he won't run for fifth term, may seek statewide offices
State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has shook up the political landscape by announcing he will not be seeking a fifth term in Springfield and instead may be poised to make a run for statewide office such as the senate or secretary of state's office in 2022.
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Elgin's Moeller cheers gay/lesbian curriculum mandate for Illinois K-12 schools
Illinois state Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) lauded the passage of House Bill 246, which formally amends the public school code in Illinois to make certain the contributions of LGBTQ people are more included as part of the history curriculum.