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SPRINGFIELD – Employees working on solar projects that receive renewable energy credits from the state of Illinois will be paid the prevailing wage under a new law spearheaded by State Senator Cristina Castro.
“During my time in the Senate, I have been an outspoken advocate for fair wages and wage equality in Illinois,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Supporting fair wages for employees working on solar projects ensures workers – not just developers – benefit from clean energy incentives and opportunities.”
Under the new law, developers who apply to the Illinois Solar for All program are required to pay the prevailing wage on solar projects that receive renewable energy credits. The law provides exemptions for residential buildings and small projects on houses of worship.
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ELGIN – State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court limited how universities may consider race in admissions decisions:
“Today’s decision will undoubtedly roll back protections for minority students at higher educational institutions that they have historically been excluded from. Black and Latino students have faced such steep barriers in pursuing these opportunities that their undergraduate enrollment rates have dropped significantly between 2013 and 2019. It is in moments like this that we truly see the impact elections have on our nation’s judicial system – a court that has twice upheld affirmative action has now reversed that decision because of a handful of conservative appointees.
“I am encouraged by the commitment to equity and inclusion from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, and I will continue fighting to make sure students from all backgrounds have equitable access to higher education in Illinois.”
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ELGIN – To prevent eligible Illinois residents from missing health care coverage, State Senator Cristina Castro is reminding noncitizen adults who are uninsured or underinsured to sign up now. This comes in response to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ announcement that new enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program will be paused July 1.
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ELGIN – To kick off the summer and engage in meaningful discussions with residents and businesses in the community, State Senator Cristina Castro is now accepting requests for summer small business tours from business owners in the 22nd Senate District.
“Small businesses have overcome so many difficulties to get where they are, and this is another way for me to hear the voices and concerns of business owners in our community while getting a first-hand look into their day-to-day operations,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “I encourage small business owners in the area to fill out the registration form on my website to get started.”
Interested business owners should fill out this form to submit a tour request. Tours begin in June and will run through August. Business owners can use this map to determine if the business is located in Senate District 22. Once the form has been filled out, a member of Senator Castro’s staff will follow up to discuss further details and scheduling.