Governor Ryan continues to be a true champion for ethanol producers and for Illinois' environmental concerns. I am happy to see so much support for ethanol, which is vital for our farmers and our state. As co-chair of the House Alcohol Fuels Caucus I fought hard to win the extension of the ethanol tax incentive and I am committed to fighting again to ensure ethanol has an expanded role in the reformulated gasoline program. Ethanol is absolutely critical to the Illinois economy, and its use will create jobs, reduce air pollution, and help improve our trade imbalance. I am glad to join so many Illinois leaders in demonstrating our firm commitment to ensuring a major role for ethanol in the reformulated gasoline program.
Ethanol is extremely important to corn growers throughout the state.
The Congressional Delegation is working together to assure that EPA will allow the continued use ethanol under Phase II of the RFG Program.