Press Releases
Dan Ugaste Demands Review of Illinois Governor Disaster Proclamations
As Marine Storms Madigan’s Bluff – Ugaste Demands Transparency From Paschke GENEVA, ILLINOIS – More than four days ago, former U.S. Marine and current Democrat Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-84) announced her candidacy to become the new Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, setting up the first challenge from a Democrat to Speaker…
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…
Read MoreUgaste Proposes Review of Illinois Governor’s Current Disaster Proclamation
GENEVA – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is proposing that any Disaster Proclamation by the Governor of Illinois, for which a previous disaster declaration was already made, should be approved by the majority of state legislators from both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. “First let’s begin by stating this is in no way a…
Read MoreUgaste Launches ‘Neighbor to Neighbor’ Program to Help District 65 Residents
GENEVA—In response to the ongoing and growing COVID-19 pandemic, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is launching a program to help those in need in his 65th District. The program, called “Neighbor to Neighbor,” asks residents in good health to deliver groceries and needed items to those who cannot leave their homes to get them. The…
Read MoreNews From State Representative Dan Ugaste
As we continue to navigate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, I want to thank you for your cooperation in staying home. I know that it is not easy, and that these can be trying times. I also know that our community is strong, and that we are all doing what we can to stay healthy and…
Read MoreRep Ugaste Joins House Republicans Call for Action, Introduce Property Tax Reform Package
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representatives Dan Brady (R-Normal), Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst), Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) announced new legislative proposals to provide property tax relief to struggling homeowners today after the Democrat-led Property Tax Relief Task Force failed to present any viable solutions to this crisis. “We have been waiting, waiting and waiting…
Read MoreUgaste’s Legislative Agenda Focused on Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD—In an effort to reduce property taxes in Illinois, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has filed six bills to provide necessary property tax relief for Illinois taxpayers and businesses. Rep. Ugaste’s legislation will allow taxpayers to consolidate government entities that are too expensive and to ease the high property tax burden weighing on residents in…
Read MoreDan Ugaste Calls For Halt To Automatic Voter Registration Until Secretary Of State Jesse White Can Prove That Ineligible Children And Non-Citizens Are Excluded
GENEVA – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R- 65) today called for the immediate halt to the automatic voter registration processing system used by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office until lawmakers can be assured that only eligible citizens are being registered. “One vote has decided more than a few elections in Illinois, and among…
Read MoreDan Ugaste Endorsed By Illinois Firefighters Association
GENEVA – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-65) has been formally endorsed by the Associated Firefighters Of Illinois (AFFI). The support from the AFFI was announced last week by AFFI Legislative Committee members Chuck Sullivan (AFFI President), Eddy Crews (AFFI Northern District Legislative Representative) and Rich Martin (AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative). “As a former part-time volunteer firefighter in a…
Read MoreUgaste Demands Greater Reform for Property Tax Relief
CHICAGO—State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) stood alongside his House Republican colleagues today to demand further action on the legislature’s property tax reform efforts. The Property Tax Relief Task Force was created this spring through SB1932, but failed to meet required deadlines on producing both short and long term solutions for property tax relief. As a…
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