Fri, Feb 3, 2012
As Missouri struggles to advance statewide economic development and energy policies, small businesses are feeling the pressure. When it comes to energy, a perfect storm is brewing that could threaten our states low energy rates, ultimately harming small businesses.
Mon, Jan 30, 2012
According to an article in January 26th’s Tampa Bay Times, ratepayers in Florida are now on the hook for more than a billion dollars in costs for the construction of a nuclear plant – even though the plant may not be constructed.
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Good news from Jefferson City this week as Representative Jeanie Riddle filed early site permit legislation, HB1316, in an effort to preserve Missouri’s option to build a second nuclear power plant.
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
We applaud Rep. Riddle for her determination and effort to file and pass this important piece of legislation. In the wake of stricter EPA emissions standards and the rising demand for electricity, MBEF believes the passage of this bill is needed now more than ever in Missouri. Its passage could lead to thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars into Missouri’s sagging economy. Furthermore, the construction of a new nuclear plant would secure a cleaner, more efficient power supply for Missouri while preserving long-term affordable electric rates for our future.
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Ever since the government banned its use in the recycling of used nuclear fuel nearly 35 years ago, “reprocessing” has been a dirty word. Many nuclear scientists and engineers, however, believe a new commitment to reprocessing is the key to solving the nuclear waste problem and ushering in a new generation of advanced power reactors. Hundreds of nuclear professionals recently sent a joint letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu and White House science adviser John Holdren urging such action.
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
It’s been four years since the economy went on life support in a recession that still saps the lifeblood of business today. In the St. Louis construction industry, unemployment remains at a Depression-level 30 percent to 40 percent. The union sector has frozen or cut wages and modified work rules to stimulate work. But it is all too clear that this is a market without money, frozen by credit gridlock. It’s a watershed moment for labor, requiring a more creative approach to negotiating with the market.
