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Casten Statement on Lack of Transmission in Debt Ceiling Package

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. — On May 31, 2023, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding the lack of meaningful electricity transmission measures in the Fiscal Responsibility Act:

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Five Naperville Businesses Cited for Selling Tobacco to Minors During Recent Compliance Check

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 29, 2023

The Naperville Police Department recently completed a round of tobacco/alternative nicotine product compliance checks.

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Curran on Invest in Kids: 'Saving this program remains a top priority of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 26, 2023

Illinois Senate Minority leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has vowed to continue to work toward saving the Invest In Kids tax scholarship program since it is no longer included in the state’s pending budget.

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Grant: Blue Collar Jobs Act a 'vital tool for attracting major investments and stimulating true economic development'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is championing the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit Program as a vehicle that could bring economic growth and job creation across the state.

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UPLC calls out Stateville, Pontiac prisons on drinking water: 'Everybody knows the water's not good'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 24, 2023

Alan Mills, UPLC executive director, said Stateville and Pontiac prisons are among the state-run facilities where the Illinois EPA has recently issued drinking water violation notices.

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Pritzker: 'Arab American' option would 'ensure a more equitable Illinois'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 24, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would sign a bill into law that allows individuals to select 'Arab American' as an ethnic option on registration forms.

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President of National Association for Gun Rights: 'This is an emergency petition'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 22, 2023

The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) plans to take their case against Naperville's gun ban to the Supreme Court.

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Casten Votes Against H.R. 467, Calls for Comprehensive Legislation to Address the Opioid Crisis

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 22, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten released the following statement after voting against H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Ac.

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St. Philip the Apostle School: ‘Advocate for legislators to ‘Remove the Sunset’ and keep the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 19, 2023

St. Philip the Apostle School is advocating for the Illinois General Assembly to extend the Invest in Kids Scholarship Fund.

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Casten Introduces Bipartisan Cover Act to Boost Soil Health and Align Crop Insurance With Risk Mitigation Practices

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 19, 2023

On May 18, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act with original co-sponsor Representative Mike Bost (IL-12). This bill will provide a $5/acre crop insurance discount to farmers who plant cover crops to incentivize this important soil health practice, building on the federal Pandemic Cover Crop Program.

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Assistant Superintendent Kyle of CUSD200: 'We also work really closely with our police and fire'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 19, 2023

The Community Unit School District 200 is actively pursuing multiple grants to enhance the district's safety in the coming years.

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Ramirez on Brownsville car crash: 'Dangerous and disgusting white supremacist rhetoric has fueled deadly violence'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 17, 2023

Delia Ramirez, Congresswoman representing Illinois' 3rd district, said that white supremacy is to blame for a recent Brownsville car crash despite the suspect being Hispanic.

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CUSD 200 BOE recognizes Wheaton Warrenville South High School Cyber Patriots for first-place finish in cyber defense competition

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 17, 2023

At its May 10 meeting, the Community Unit School District (CUSD) 200 Board of Education welcomed the Cyber Patriots of Wheaton Warrenville South High School to recognize them for placing first in April's Central Illinois High School Cyber Defense Competition.

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Wheaton's CUSD 200 BOE welcomes new members, bids farewell to outgoing including former president

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 17, 2023

The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met on May 10 and welcomed new members of the board while also saying farewell to longtime board members.

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Pritzker on COVID-19 disability benefits bill: 'For these first responders, serving and protecting wasn’t just their job, it’s been their calling'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 17, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation providing benefits for Chicago's first responders left disabled by COVID-19, the Chicago Tribune reported.

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Elmhurst mayor to new council members: 'I'm looking forward to two very productive years'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 16, 2023

The city of Elmhurst celebrates the appointment of their new city council members.

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Illinois' Pritzker on lower state revenue expectations: 'We've ramped down some of the spending here and there within all of our agencies'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 16, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is tapping down current-year revenue estimates and state spending as revenues projections continue to slip.

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Pritzker: 'DeSantis swears that he is fighting to protect people's "freedoms", but he has no problem taking away their reproductive rights'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 16, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in advance of his visit to Illinois over what Pritzker sees as the cruelty DeSantis espouses and his hateful agenda.

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Illinois' Pritzker on IHDA housing, revitalization grants: 'We believe every single person deserves to live in a home that is safe and affordable'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 16, 2023

More than $15 million in grant money has become available for affordable housing and community revitalization efforts statewide, according to a recent IHDA announcement.

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Notre Dame Catholic School Clarendon Hills: ‘We thank God for our Notre Dame family that lifts each other, our nation, and our world in prayer every day’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 16, 2023

Catholic School Clarendon Hills celebrated the National Day of Prayer on May 4.