A birthday is the phrase the Governor turned to when he visited employees of the Clinton Power Station Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the one year anniversary of the signing of the energy jobs legislation at Clinton High School.
The Governor, along with State Representative Bill Mitchell and Senator Chapin Rose were in Clinton to reminisce on the signing of the legislation that allowed the Clinton Power Station to remain open for another ten years. Mitchell reminded the 200-plus employees and local leaders it was the Governor stepping in and getting involved that turned things around.
Sen. Rose also thanked the Governor for getting involved in the process. He notes the process was not easy and it is a huge economic impact on the area.
Governor Bruce Rauner called Exelon employees the best energy generating professionals in the country and one of the great economic engines in the state.
He recalls the process of getting the bill passed was tough. He indicates there were several pieces to the bill but lawmakers came together to get it passed.
The Governor says the plant remaining open and viable is going to allow the State to recruit new companies to central Illinois.
Exelon officials were present prior to the Governor's arrival to meet with employees and answer their questions about the state of the plant and the company and the status of other plants around the country.
Rep. Mitchell address Exelon employees
Sen. Roes Discusses One Year of Exelon legislation signing
Governoir Rauner thanks Exelon employees for their professionalism
