Dupage Policy Journal

Wehrli opposes 'intellectually lazy' graduated income tax

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 5, 2019

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) called a proposed graduated income tax hike "intellectually lazy" during a press conference on Wednesday.

From Prairie State Wire

State, federal EPA at odds over Sterigenics shutdown

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. EPA are at odds regarding the shutdown of portions of Sterigenics in Willowbrook.

Wehrli wanted wording changed in minimum wage bill

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 15, 2019

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) spoke out in opposition to a bill that would raise the minimum wage in Illinois on Wednesday during a House Labor and Commerce Committee hearing.

Hydroponics bill introduced in House

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 12, 2019

Rep. Stephanie A. Kifoweit (D-Aurora) introduced a bill created to drive business for hydroponics on Feb. 1 to the House of Representatives.

Oberweis says minimum wage legislation is moving too fast

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 7, 2019

While he supports minimum-wage-increase legislation, State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) does not agree with a recent bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

DuPage Township supervisor resigns

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 3, 2019

DuPage Township Supervisor Bill Mayer resigned during a meeting Jan. 15 amid reports of corruption.

Ives speaks out against proposed gas tax increase

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 19, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) spoke out in opposition about a possible gas tax increase that would cause Illinois to have the highest gas tax in the nation at a press conference Tuesday.

Constituent urges taxpayers to voice opinions on new school

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 13, 2018

Residents of the Wheaton-Warrenville District 200 are urging taxpayers to attend school board meetings to voice their opinions on a new school scheduled to be built that could raise taxes in the future.

House honors Breen for four years of service

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 13, 2018

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution during the Nov. 29 floor session to congratulate Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) for his work during his years serving his district.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill changing sunset on privatization of water systems passes House

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

A bill that changes the sunset date on previous legislation that involves the privatization of public water systems has passed in the Illinois House of Representatives.

EPA responds to Willowbrook concerns with meeting

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 6, 2018

Residents of Willowbrook recently were reassured by representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency in light of reports that high levels of ethylene oxide (EO) were being leaked by Sterigenics from its plant in the municipality.

House fails to override veto of class-size bill

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 4, 2018

A motion to override the governor's veto on a bill that would set goals for schools to have smaller class sizes and report their class size data failed to reach the number of votes needed in the House.

Kifowit to Breen: I'm sorry

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 4, 2018

Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora) apologized to Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) for her comments on Nov. 27, when she said she wanted to give Breen and his family a broth of legionella.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.