...Supporters say the measure is needed to better attain the state’s renewable energy goals.
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he plans to sign the legislation into law, said it is needed so projects are not held “hostage” by local opponents.
- It is a reversal from remarks he made before November’s election. During a farm legislative roundtable in August, the governor was asked if he would support legislation to create statewide controls over the siting of wind and solar projects. “No, in fact I’ve specifically avoided that,” Pritzker said then...
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