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CAPITOL RECAP: Energy bill signed into law

UPDATED 9/21: Capitol Recap is a weekly roundup of Capitol News Illinois’ coverage of state government.
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Thursday, Sept. 23

STORY: TRAINING GRANTS
The Pritzker administration announced it will award $40 million in workforce training grants over the next year plus another $4.4 million for programs specifically targeting at-risk youth.
Reporter: Peter Hancock
Word count: 500-700 words
Photo: Screen shot
ETA: 4 pm

STORY: SUPREME COURT DEFAMATION
A case before the Illinois Supreme Court centers on whether a former Super Bowl MVP has a right to learn the identity of a woman who accused him of sexual harassment, allegedly leading to the termination of contracts between his energy services company and a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation.
Reporter: Jerry Nowicki
Word count: 1,000
Photo: Screenshot
ETA: 1:30 p.m.

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Capitol News Illinois · Powering Forward

Jerry Nowicki and Peter Hancock analyze the massive energy overhaul bill that passed out of the House during a one-day return to session. Plus, a tribute to the heroes of 9/11.

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