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08/17/2024

We will soon begin daily updates on Illinois CEJA and the Biden-Harris Justice40 Initiative. The People, especially the Black and Brown people, must ensure the "Equity Programs" are implemented properly. Like our page and follow us to "Stay Informed".

08/06/2024

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10/08/2021

Midwest Builder Decarbonization Coalition (MWBDC) Equity Summit
November 10-12: Midwest BDC Equity Summit

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 10 through Friday, November 12 for a series of presentations, discussions, and strategy sessions with the Coalition. Stay tuned for a daily schedule. Click and register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-yorT4oE9ab7CSLrJy4cg7pXGcxVeVk

We’re preparing to:
Define the state of equity in our movement,
Reflect on the negative outcomes to climate justice that will emerge unless and until we equitably decarbonize,
Highlight how we can collaborate for an equitable future,
Develop a set of recommendations on how to proceed.

09/10/2021

BREAKING: The Illinois House just passed the most equitable clean energy jobs bill in the nation! The Senate will reconvene in the coming days to take a vote, tell your Senator to vote YES! https://bit.ly/38NaHj6

09/06/2021

Post: The Climate and Equitable Jobs Bill (SB1751) has equity at its core, investing over $80 million per year in workforce development, creating 13 hubs throughout the state, providing seed capital for disadvantaged businesses, and lots more.

09/05/2021

UPDATE: "We look forward to continued conversations in the House to address interim climate targets and earn the support of all stakeholders necessary to get this historic and urgent legislation across the finish line."

09/05/2021

A new House plan Friday would require coal-fired power plants to cut carbon emissions by 2035 and eliminate them entirely by 2045.

05/21/2021

Last week, residents from across Central and Southern Illinois rallied outside Ameren's headquarters in St. Louis. Ameren must put consumers before profits - add your name! https://act.newmode.net/action/hold-ameren-accountable

05/21/2021

Hold Ameren Accountable . Black & Brown neighborhoods in communities need Equity, Jobs, and Clean Energy. Another reason why Please Share

Last week, residents from across Central and Southern Illinois travelled to St. Louis to rally outside Ameren's headquarters in support of the Clean Energy J...