The Latest: ‘Clean jobs’ group applauds Rauner on Exelon
PORT BYRON, Ill. — The Latest on Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signing nuclear plant legislation on Wednesday (all times local):
1:25 p.m.
The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is applauding Gov. Bruce Rauner for signing into law an energy program it says will create thousands of new jobs.
Democratic Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Northbrook, a member of the coalition, says the so-called Exelon bill will mean more jobs, savings for electricity customers, cleaner air and energy efficiency.