"Pritzker Vetoes Bill to Lift Ban on New Nuclear Plants, Signs Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill"

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has vetoed a bipartisan bill that aimed to lift the state's ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants. The move is seen as a victory for environmentalists who opposed the lifting of the ban, but a blow to labor unions who saw it as an opportunity to create jobs. Pritzker cited concerns about the bill's vague definitions and potential for costly ratepayer-funded bailouts as reasons for his veto. He expressed interest in legislation that would include more safeguards and focus on small modular reactors. The legislature could attempt to override the veto.