State Sen. Bush resolution urges Wisconsin to rethink environmental regulation cuts for Foxconn plant

By Jim Newton
The resolution has the support of some environmental groups in Illinois, including the Illinois Environmental Council.

“With this resolution, Illinois commits to protecting people over profits, by not waiving similar environmental regulations for projects coming into our state,” Colleen Smith, legislative director of the Environmental Council.

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