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Dan Ugaste Calls On Opponent To Join Madigan Resignation Chorus
Dan Ugaste Calls On Opponent To Join Madigan Resignation Chorus GENEVA – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-65) today called upon his opponent Martha Paschke to join him in demanding Mike Madigan’s resignation as the Speaker of the House. Ugaste also encouraged Paschke to seek Madigan’s resignation from all Democratic Party leadership positions. “So far…
Read MoreCommunity Care Package Drive, Saturday July 11
Valley View Baptist Church, 6N656 Rt. 25, 10-11 AM on July 11th (Located in St. Charles Township between St. Charles and South Elgin) This is a drive-thru, outdoor event. Fresh Oberweis Dairy milk, RX Water, assorted food items, masks, and food coupons will be served. All are welcome, no questions asked. Sponsored by the following…
Read MoreUgaste to Host Virtual Fundraiser on June 25th
Stan Bond Memorial Scholarship Available to Western Township Students
The Western Kane County Republican Organization is offering a scholarship in honor of former chairman Stan Bond who passed away in 2019. Stan was also a Montgomery Village Trustee and the State Central Committeeman for the 14th Congressional District, and was engaged in his community in many ways. The scholarship was first offered in 2019. The scholarship is open to high…
Read MoreUgaste Legislation Requires Legislative Input in Emergency Response
GENEVA—Due to Governor Pritzker’s continued unilateral response to the state’s coronavirus pandemic, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) filed legislation to require legislative approval on emergency declarations. The legislation, HB5790, provides that if the Governor issues a disaster proclamation, he may extend the proclamation or make an additional proclamation regarding the same disaster, but it must…
Read MoreUgaste Opposes New IDPH Rule
GENEVA—This week Governor Pritzker’s administration issued an additional executive order creating a new penalty, including jail time and up to a $2,500 fine, for businesses who defy the Stay at Home Order and attempt to reopen. State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), who has backed small businesses in Illinois by supporting the Fair Business Treatment Act,…
Read MoreLocal leaders voice concerns about “Restore Illinois” plan
Local government leaders are voicing concerns about Gov. JB Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” plan to gradually bring the state out of quarantine and back to normal. The plan divides the state into four “health regions,” which will move through the five phases independent of one another based on COVID-19 data and health care capacity within the…
Read MoreUgaste Statement on Pritzker’s 5 Phase Plan
GENEVA, IL – On Tuesday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker released his 5 Phase plan to reopen Illinois. This 5 Phase plan broke the state into four regions, and laid out criteria that is needed for each zone to advance to the next phase. The Governor stated that currently the state as a whole is in…
Read MoreDan Ugaste Demands Review of Illinois Governor Disaster Proclamations
GENEVA – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-65) is asserting that any Disaster Proclamation by the Governor of Illinois, for which a previous disaster declaration was already made, needs to be approved by the majority of state legislators from both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. Earlier this month, Ugaste made a request for the same…
Read MoreUgaste Urges Governor to Improve IDES’ Response
GENEVA—State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is urging Governor JB Pritzker to expand the capabilities of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Hardworking residents were laid off in mid-March, when many small businesses were forced to close their doors due to this pandemic,” said Rep. Ugaste. “Now, they are struggling…
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