Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste
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Recent News About Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste
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Rep. Ugaste weighs impact of 250 new state laws to take effect on Jan. 1
When it comes to the 250 new laws set to take effect in Illinois with the start of the New Year, state House Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is more concerned about quality than quantity.
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Rep. Ugaste puts his faith in the system to help root out political corruption
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) knows only one thing for sure regarding the ongoing federal corruption probe enveloping state government in Springfield and powerful Chicago Democrats such as longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan – where there is smoke, there is fire.
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Rep. Ugaste backs bill that would affect compensation of outgoing legislators
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is coming up on a year of service in Springfield, but he's already grown frustrated by some basic inconsistencies.
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From McHenry Times
Regulations, taxes, fees stifle business growth in Illinois, Rep. Ugaste, researchers say
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) did not need a new survey to tell him the heavily regulated state needs to loosen up a bit if it wants to attract new businesses and hang on to the ones that remain.
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Stronger ethics clause, voter responsibility needed to end corruption in Illinois, Rep. Ugaste says
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants to see more Illinois voters take their political destiny into their own hands.
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Rep. Ugaste speaks out in support of more stringent ethics laws in state government
Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) believes nothing screams for change in Springfield more than the recent flood of Democratic state lawmakers being criminally charged in connection with a number of ongoing federal corruption probes.
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From McHenry Times
Rep. Ugaste rejects bill to amend Supreme Court ruling on unions, based on 'undue' financial burden
In the mind of state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), a senate bill that would make it more difficult for workers to arbitrarily walk away from public unions sets up as another financial burden for a cash-strapped state that's already reached its fiscal breaking point.
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Rep. Ugaste introduces bill to phase out automatic pay raises for legislators
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants to put an end to automatic pay increases for Springfield legislators.
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Rep. Ugaste, task force under the gun to present potential solutions for soaring property tax rates
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) thinks the coming days may prove to be a pivotal time in the state’s ongoing efforts to rein in runaway property tax rates.
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Rep. Ugaste suggests applying the brakes to red-light cameras' sole use as a source of revenue
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) takes a practical view when it comes to the debate about red-light cameras in Illinois.
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Rep. Ugaste stands behind a state ban on flavored nicotine products
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is sponsoring a bill that targets flavored additives in electronic cigarettes and other vaping products, arguing that the growing industry should undergo the same scrutiny as tobacco did in years past.
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Rep. Ugaste condemns 'push-poll' tactics used to spread falsehoods about District 6 candidate Ives
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is urging voters to demand more from the people seeking to represent them.
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Increasingly negative image not helping Illinois' chances for a recovery, Rep. Ugaste says
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wishes that for once the state could be in the spotlight for something positive rather than for all its fiscal shortcomings.
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Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to co-host paper shredding, food drive event in Pingree Grove
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is not one to leave any stone unturned when it comes to serving his constituents of the 65th District.
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From McHenry Times
Most in Springfield want to tackle pension crisis, Ugaste says, but 'some lawmakers' block the way
First-term Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is convinced that he knows why the state’s problems always lead back to its long-troubled pension system.
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State does not have resources to bail out Chicago, Rep. Ugaste says
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) reasons that state lawmakers can be expected to do only so much to help the City of Chicago out from under its growing pension liability.
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From McHenry Times
IRS data shows state's outmigration losses at more than $310 billion, Wirepoints reports
A new Wirepoints analysis of Internal Revenue Service data concludes that Illinois’ ongoing outmigration crisis has caused the state at least $310 billion in adjusted gross income since the start of the new millennium.
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From McHenry Times
Rep. Ugaste ready to begin work on Property Tax Relief Task Force: 'There's no time to waste'
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hoping his time in Springfield can help to bring about a different kind of Illinois.
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From McHenry Times
Rep. Ugaste relishes appointment to state's new Property Tax Relief Task Force
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has a clear view of what he wants to accomplish as a member of the state's newly assembled Property Tax Relief Task Force.
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From McHenry Times
Springfield needs to move away from the same old tax-and-spend mentality, Rep. Ugaste urges
Newly elected Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) hopes the next legislative session in Springfield is more productive for the state than his first one was.