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Dr. Redfield: Exelon Legislation Faces Uphill Battle in Springfield

According to a political expert in Springfield, the legislation that would help keep Exelon power plants in Illinois open still has a chance, but it faces an uphill battle.

 

Dr. Kent Redfield, political science expert at the University of Illinois Springfield says the legislation will definitely get caught up in the political games played.

 

 

 

According to Dr. Redfield, the market for energy is a big question right now. He explains all the forms of energy would like a friendly climate to operate and there is clearly an advantage with nuclear power.

 

 

Dr. Redfield points out there is a little motivation at play as well. While the legislation faces a two-thirds majority vote, lawmakers have to be motivated because they don't want to be accused of losing those jobs.

 

 

Dr. Redfield says this is going to take getting the entire general assembly on board along with the governor. 

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