Dupage Policy Journal

Mazzochi: Standardized tests for college admissions better than 'who you knew and who your family was'

By Karla Florez | Jan 23, 2022

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) recently shared her thoughts regarding the recently passed HB 0226, which prohibits universities from requiring standardized test scores for student admission considerations. The law became effective on the first of this month.

Mazzochi: ‘Government is supposed to respect and protect our civil liberties’

By Karla Florez | Nov 21, 2021

During debate on the House floor on the amendment to the Health Care Conscience Act that would keep the law from being used as a loophole for those who resist COVID mandates, Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) argued that "government is supposed to persuade. Not force."

Ellman on Santos nomination: 'I'm thrilled to see [Santos]' picked to lead Census Bureau

By Karla Florez | Apr 16, 2021

A Democratic state senator lauded President Joe Biden's pick of Robert Santos to head the U.S. Census Bureau, which, if approved would make him the first Latinx and person of color to lead the agency.

Ellman: $66 million COVID-19 relief aid will help districts 'move forward'

By Karla Florez | Apr 9, 2021

District 21 schools are slated to receive $66.1 million to help resolve issues the education system has endured due to COVID-19, the Naperville state senator said on April 1.