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Illinois Legislature Opens Nuclear Pandora’s Box

NEIS Statement on the Legislature’s Partial Repeal of Illinois’ Nuclear  Construction Moratorium, and Embrace of Small Modular Reactors Nov. 10, 2023 “Who is so deafe, or so blynde, as is hee, that wilfully will nother heare nor…
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EDITORIAL: SMNRs? Caveat emptor, Legislature!

The law provides homebuyers some assurance that sellers aren’t hiding defects or problems with the property.  Prescriptions are accompanied with a pamphlet listing all the warnings and medical contraindications for the meds.  Even car buyers…
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PRESS RELEASE: Golden Rule ends 11,000 mile journey for peace in Chicago

For Immediate Use:  Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 Contacts:  Helen Jaccard, Golden Rule Project; 206-992-6364; vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com Gerry Condon, 206-499-1220, projectsafehaven@hotmail.com , Captain Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa,…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: VFP Boat "Golden Rule" makes Chicago last stop on 11,000 mile voyage

For immediate use --  Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 Contact:  Helen Jaccard, Golden Rule Project; 206-992-6364; vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com               David Kraft, NEIS (local contact), (773)342-7650 (o); neis@neis.org WHAT:…
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NEIS NOTES – SUMMER 2023: A victory; a challenge; and some invitations

Summer 2023:  A victory; a challenge; and invitations We had hoped to get this out to our supporters earlier, but as usual, Life intervened.  We wanted to share with you some of the amazing things that happened since we last wrote to you…
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STUNNING VICTORY! Governor Pritzker Vetoes Dangerous Nuclear Moratorium Repeal Bill

Governor Pritzker Vetoes Dangerous Nuclear Moratorium Repeal Bill CHICAGO—Much to the surprise of many, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today vetoed SB76, a bill that was introduced to repeal the long-standing 1987 Illinois nuclear construction…
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NEIS ACTION ALERT: It’s the “11th-hour, 59th-minute” to stop nuclear moratorium repeal…

Governor Pritzker’s veto needed – YOU can make it happen! As we previously informed you, on Thursday May 18, the Illinois House passed SB76 – the repeal of the 1987 Illinois nuclear power construction Moratorium. While this was pitched…
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PRESS RELEASE -- As the World Worries About Rising Nuclear Dangers in Ukraine, NGOs Tell Biden that US Nuclear Plants Aren’t Safe from Attack

NEWS RELEASE -- For immediate release As the World Worries About Rising Nuclear Dangers in Ukraine, NGOs Tell Biden that US Nuclear Plants Aren’t Safe from Attack While IAEA Pushes to Secure Ukraine’s Beleaguered Zaporizhzhia Nuclear…
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PRESS STATEMENT On the passage of SB76 – Illinois’ Nuclear Construction Moratorium

“Illinois Just Got ‘Nuked’” This afternoon the Illinois House passed legislation to strip away a long-standing and effective means of protecting Illinois from excessive radiation hazard and abuse when it repealed the 1987 Illinois…
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ORAL TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO SB76 - The Repeal of Illinois Nuclear Construction Moratorium

ORAL TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO SB76 The Repeal of Illinois Nuclear Construction Moratorium April 18, 2023 By David A. Kraft, Director Nuclear Energy Information Service (NEIS) is a 42-year old nuclear watchdog, safe-energy advocacy…
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NEIS ACTION ALERT: The final battle to stop new nuclear power plants from coming to Illinois!!

The final battle to stop new nuclear power plants from coming to Illinois!! Call your State Rep ASAP, OFTEN, urging opposition to SB0076, a bill that repeals Illinois nuclear reactor construction moratorium On Tuesday April 18 the House…
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NEIS ACTION ALERT Only days left to stop new nuclear power plants from coming to Illinois!!

Call your State Rep before April 18th, urging opposition to SB0076, a bill that repeals Illinois nuclear reactor construction moratorium The final leg of the Spring legislative session begins Tuesday, April 18th.  SB76 will be up for a vote,…
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STUNNING VICTORY! Governor Pritzker Vetoes Dangerous Nuclear Moratorium Repeal Bill

Governor Pritzker Vetoes Dangerous Nuclear Moratorium Repeal Bill CHICAGO—Much to the surprise of many, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today vetoed SB76, a bill that was introduced to repeal the long-standing 1987 Illinois nuclear construction…
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NEIS ACTION ALERT: It’s the “11th-hour, 59th-minute” to stop nuclear moratorium repeal…

Governor Pritzker’s veto needed – YOU can make it happen! As we previously informed you, on Thursday May 18, the Illinois House passed SB76 – the repeal of the 1987 Illinois nuclear power construction Moratorium. While this was pitched…
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NEIS ACTION ALERT: The final battle to stop new nuclear power plants from coming to Illinois!!

The final battle to stop new nuclear power plants from coming to Illinois!! Call your State Rep ASAP, OFTEN, urging opposition to SB0076, a bill that repeals Illinois nuclear reactor construction moratorium On Tuesday April 18 the House…
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