Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles)
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Rep. Ugaste criticizes FY 2026 state budget over tax hikes
State Representative Dan Ugaste of Geneva expressed his disapproval following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget.
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Illinois faces fiscal challenges as legislative session concludes
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Deputy Leader Norine Hammond, and Deputy Leader Ryan Spain held a press conference to address structural reforms and the looming FY26 budget deadline.
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Memorial Day: A time to honor fallen service members
Memorial Day serves as a time to remember those who lost their lives in service to the United States.
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National Missing Children's Day highlights need for awareness and action
National Missing Children’s Day serves as a reminder to remember those who are still missing and to support efforts aimed at reuniting families.
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Springfield legislators focus on education reform amid budget deadline concerns
This week in Springfield, House members focused on committee meetings and addressing the deadline for reading Senate bills on the House Floor.
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Rep. Ugaste calls for an end to evidence-based funding for education
At a press conference in Springfield, Representative Ugaste joined colleague Joe Sosnowski to discuss issues related to education and the budget in Illinois.
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Debate over Illinois SAFE-T Act intensifies following recent incident
The SAFE-T Act has come under scrutiny following a recent incident in Illinois.
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Debate over House Democrats' priorities amid new bill proposal
House Democrats are under scrutiny for their legislative priorities, with critics arguing that they are not focusing on meaningful reforms.
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Ugaste targets taxpayer-funded ad campaigns with new legislation
State Representative Dan Ugaste of Geneva, Illinois, is preparing to introduce legislation that aims to stop advertising campaigns by government-funded organizations that benefit themselves.
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Springfield prepares for budget talks amid session's end
As the Spring Session in Springfield nears its conclusion, legislators are focused on passing a budget.
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Illinois faces $536M budget shortfall; tax hikes opposed
Years of unchecked spending growth under Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats has led to a significant budget shortfall.
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Rep. Dan Ugaste calls for balanced budget with tax relief in Illinois
With the legislative session nearing its end, State Representative Dan Ugaste of Geneva has articulated his expectations for the upcoming state budget.
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Springfield honors fallen firefighters and awards medal of honor
The Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony took place in Springfield.
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Governor Pritzker appoints brother-in-law to U of I board
Governor Pritzker has appointed his brother-in-law to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
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Illinois House Republicans oppose tax hikes in fiscal year 2026 budget
May 2, 2025 Illinois House Republicans expressed firm opposition to any proposed tax increases in the state's budget for the fiscal year 2026.
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Ugaste calls for new leadership in Illinois, criticizes Democratic policies
State Representative Dan Ugaste of Geneva is advocating for a shift in leadership in Illinois, citing what he describes as the negative outcomes from seven years of Democratic governance under Governor JB Pritzker and a Democratic majority. Rep....
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Governor Pritzker's statement on Republicans draws backlash for inciting division
This weekend, Illinois Governor Pritzker made controversial remarks that some interpreted as a call for violence and mass disruption against Republicans.
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Illinois House debates issues from crime victims to state agency management
State Representative Patrick Windhorst has taken a prominent role in advocating for crime victims during legislative debates.
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Illinois tax agency extends call center hours before deadline
The Illinois Department of Revenue has extended its call center hours to accommodate residents in need of assistance before the tax filing deadline tomorrow.
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House bill allowing sentence reviews for violent criminals is defeated
Last night on the House Floor, a bill proposed by Democrats to allow violent criminals, including convicted murderers and rapists, to have their sentences reviewed and possibly shortened was defeated.