Kane County Reporter

Earlier today, House Democrats approved a bill that allocates significant funding to mass transit and introduces a $1 billion toll increase affecting suburban drivers. Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste voiced opposition to the measure, stating, "This bad legislation needs to be vetoed by the Governor. Please see my floor remarks above."

Ugaste, a Republican who has represented Illinois' 65th House District since 2019 after succeeding Steven Andersson, criticized both the scale of spending on public transportation and the financial impact on suburban commuters.

The bill was passed during the final moments of what was described as a chaotic veto session in the Illinois House.