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2023 Environmental Legislative Update, May 27
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills

Illinois General Assembly Fails to Act on Accumulated Air Pollution in EJ Communities this Session, Advances New Pollution in Vulnerable Areas
SPRINGFIELD, IL — After missing multiple opportunities this Spring to protect environmental justice communities across Illinois, the Illinois General Assembly yesterday passed HB2878 and HJR23.
2023 Environmental Legislative Update, May 23
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills

Advocates Praise Senate Bill 1701 Passage as Critical Step Forward for Illinois Soil and Water Health
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The passage of Senate Bill 1701 advances agriculture conservation in Illinois by supporting farming practices that will yield healthier, stronger soils and

IEC Lunch & Learn Deep Dive: Informing Policy Decisions with the Greater Chicago Watershed Alliance’s Nature-based Solutions Tool
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Illinois General Assembly Passes Bill to Reduce Plastic Waste and Expand Access to Clean Drinking Water
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation this week to reduce plastic pollution and promote access to clean drinking water. Once signed by
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2023 Environmental Legislative Update, May 27
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills

Illinois General Assembly Fails to Act on Accumulated Air Pollution in EJ Communities this Session, Advances New Pollution in Vulnerable Areas
SPRINGFIELD, IL — After missing multiple opportunities this Spring to protect environmental justice communities across Illinois, the Illinois General Assembly yesterday passed HB2878 and HJR23.
2023 Environmental Legislative Update, May 23
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills

Advocates Praise Senate Bill 1701 Passage as Critical Step Forward for Illinois Soil and Water Health
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The passage of Senate Bill 1701 advances agriculture conservation in Illinois by supporting farming practices that will yield healthier, stronger soils and

IEC Lunch & Learn Deep Dive: Informing Policy Decisions with the Greater Chicago Watershed Alliance’s Nature-based Solutions Tool
Click here if the form fails to load.

Illinois General Assembly Passes Bill to Reduce Plastic Waste and Expand Access to Clean Drinking Water
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation this week to reduce plastic pollution and promote access to clean drinking water. Once signed by