The Illinois House of Representatives has passed legislation to lift the 36-year ban on nuclear energy development in the state. The new legislation allows for the permitting and construction of advanced small modular reactors (SMRs). State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) expressed his satisfaction with the passage of the bipartisan legislation, Senate Amendments 1, 2, and 3 to House Bill 2473.Representative Keicher highlighted the importance of nuclear energy in meeting the rising demand for electricity and ensuring future capacity for residents and job...
State Representative Jeff Keicher has voiced his support for Senate Bill 765, highlighting the significance of the legislation in safeguarding the agricultural industry in Illinois. In his remarks during the debate, Rep. Keicher emphasized the importance of providing farm mutual insurance companies with access to reinsurance, a crucial measure to protect the state's $51 billion farm industry and its 51,000 farm insurance policyholders.The proposed bill aims to address the vulnerabilities faced by Illinois farmers by ensuring that they have adequate insurance coverage. By...