Now the Real Work Begins!

By Joyce Blumenshine

Thanks to all who phoned, emailed, sent in letters-to-the-editor, attended press events and rallies, and in so many other ways helped to make it clear that climate action can't wait. Governor Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act on September 15th.

Now the work of seeing the many excellent provisions in the bill move forward needs to be done. Read summaries of this nationally significant climate legislation in the legislation fact sheet and this listing from the Peoria Democratic Central Committee of key provisions enacted by the Governor.