Following the signing of the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act (SB1289), Rep. Ann Williams shared the following on social media: “In Illinois, we continue…
Climate and Clean Energy
In the 2024 legislative session, Rep. Williams continued to prioritized clean energy policy, reproductive healthcare, data privacy, LGBTQ+ equality, public safety, fiscal responsibility and more. As Chair of the House…
Rep. Ann Williams recently joined the Improving Our Laws podcast with Dan Johnson and Tom Suffredin to discuss her experiences as a legislative leader, the fight for climate action, and…
On Friday September 8th, Rep. Ann Williams joined Rachel Havrelock, (Director, UIC’s Freshwater Lab) and Jen Walling, (Executive Director, Illinois Environmental Council) to discuss the future of water in Illinois…
On February 14, I was featured in E&E News’ “A blue state asks: Is carbon capture part of climate agenda?” article to discuss whether Illinois is equipped to begin carbon…
On Monday, January 30, Rep. Ann Williams joined WTTW’s ‘Chicago Tonight’ to discuss a recent report put out by the Environmental Integrity Project on the impacts of oil refineries on…
On December 26, 2022, I was featured in Fortune Magazine’s “An offshore wind project being built with union labor could be exactly what energy workers need“. The article details the in-progress “South…
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Last week, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up the fall Veto Session. The priority was to pass a trailer bill to the SAFE-T Act, to go…
One year ago today, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the nation-leading Climate and Equitable Jobs Act – a comprehensive clean energy package which put Illinois communities and consumers first. …
On August 3rd, State Rep. Ann Williams was interviewed by Newsradio WJPF to discuss the jump in energy prices experienced by Ameren customers in Southern Illinois and what needs to…
On July 28th, Representative Ann Williams wrote an opinion piece published on Crain’s Chicago Business about steps that energy companies must take to stay true to the Climate and Equitable…
On July 21st, Representative Ann Williams joined fellow CEJA sponsor State Senator Christina Castro and Citizens Utility Board’s Jim Chilsen for a news conference hosted by the Illinois Clean Energy…
As CEJA implementation continues, I wanted to give our neighbors an update on ways our state is already at work to protect people over profits. On April 27th, ComEd filed new…
Today, March 15th, 2022, marks six months since Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) into Public Act – a landmark legislation that places Illinois on…
On November 1, 2021, I spoke with Anna Davlantes on WGN Radio to discuss my legislative work during the 2021 Veto session. Highlights from our interview centered on electric vehicle…