The Illinois Senate recently approved a bill that seeks to end the nuclear energy moratorium in Illinois. On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is not opposed to the idea. Senate Bill 76, if passed by the House and approved by the governor, would delete language in state statute that states that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant located within the state. Republican state Sen. Sue Rezin discussed her measure before the Senate last week.
Tuesday, at an unrelated event, Pritzker said nuclear power is much safer now.
The state’s moratorium plans to shut down nuclear power plants in Illinois by 2050.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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