Environmental advocacy groups are speaking out against
“anti-environment” amendments attached to the Senate’s budget
resolution. Although the amendments are non-binding, a representative
from Environment Illinois said it’s “unfortunate” to see some lawmakers use a budget proposal for “reckless attacks” on the environment.
“It’s
not right to see senators taking the opportunity, during the proposal
of a budget resolution, to attack the environment,” said Seth Berkman,
federal field associate for Environment Illinois. “These amendments have
nothing to do with passing a budget resolution. Unfortunately, our
opponents use any opportunity they have to attack environmental
protections.”
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