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Drinking water for thousands of Illinoisans to be protected under Faraci law

Drinking water for thousands of Illinoisans to be protected under Faraci law

Ellman measure to strengthen Illinois gun storage becomes law

Ellman measure to strengthen Illinois gun storage becomes law

Collins law helps residents deal with criminal trespassing

Collins law helps residents deal with criminal trespassing

Lightford celebrates unveiling of Children’s Adversity Index to measure exposure to childhood trauma

Lightford celebrates unveiling of Children’s Adversity Index to measure exposure to childhood trauma

Koehler law reforms pharmacy benefit manager practices

Koehler law reforms pharmacy benefit manager practices

Villa backs new legislation paving the way for Illinois’ clean energy future

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Wednesday, September 01, 2021 02:41 PM

villa 090121SPRINGFIELD – In response to the Senate’s passage of comprehensive clean energy legislation, State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) released the following statement:

“After months of meeting with my environment advisory committee and key stakeholders, I am proud to vote for the Energy Transition Act, a first-of-its-kind energy policy overhaul that paves the way for Illinois’ clean energy future for generations to come.

Read more: Villa backs new legislation paving the way for Illinois’ clean energy future

Connor believes energy legislation will make utilities more reliable and affordable

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Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:57 AM

connor 090121SPRINGFIELD – Upon the passage of landmark legislation that would make Illinois a national leader in clean energy, State Senator John Connor (D-Lockport) released the following statement:

“The people I serve have made clear to me that carbon-free nuclear generating stations are essential not only to the communities in which they reside, but also to moving Illinois to a carbon-free energy future.  As we continue to work toward clean and renewable energy here in Illinois, we also must ensure that our communities have reliable and affordable carbon-free energy until electrical storage systems can make renewables as reliable as current nuclear generation.

Read more: Connor believes energy legislation will make utilities more reliable and affordable

Koehler: Energy policy creates jobs and puts Illinois on track

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Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:52 AM

koehler 090121SPRINGFIELD – Following the passage of energy policy that would save and create jobs and place Illinois at the forefront of clean energy in the U.S., State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) issued the following statement:

“This legislation will protect union jobs across the state, as well as create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs in the clean energy sector. I am thankful to all those who came to the table and made compromises in the name of moving Illinois toward a carbon-free future.

Read more: Koehler: Energy policy creates jobs and puts Illinois on track

Ellman: Illinoisans can be proud of progressive energy policy

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Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:46 AM

ellman 041521SPRINGFIELD – With the passage of landmark legislation that would establish Illinois as a national leader in the clean energy sector, Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement:

“Illinois would be at the forefront of the fight against the climate crisis with this progressive energy policy. We can be proud of our state, as it leads the way with equity-focused legislation to fight global warming.

Read more: Ellman: Illinoisans can be proud of progressive energy policy

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  1. Johnson looks ahead to a more equitable clean energy economy under groundbreaking Energy Transition Act
  2. Morrison: Today’s energy vote is a vote for our future
  3. Stadelman: Illinois Senate bill secures Byron Nuclear Plant jobs and invests in clean energy
  4. Murphy sees a brighter future in landmark energy policy overhaul
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