Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future

Guest Blog: Back in Session

Mon, Sep 12, 2011

Saturday, August the 27th marked the end of the nine stop summer flap-jack tour. I had a great time chatting with many of you and appreciate you enduring the coffee that my chief of staff brewed at each stop. In every instance you gave me candid feedback and asked pointed questions about: 1) what state government is doing to help grow Missouri’s economy, 2) why has the governor called a special session of the legislature, and 3) what is the status of a second nuclear plant at the current Callaway site. Jobs and growing Missouri’s economy remain your top priority, and it is mine too.

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Show Your Support for the Nuclear Site Permit Bill

Wed, Aug 3, 2011

As you may have heard, Gov. Jay Nixon has called for a special legislative session to promote Missouri job growth and economic development. Unfortunately, the early site permit legislation, which would preserve the option to construct a second nuclear power plant in Missouri, will not be part of the special session. Like you, we are disappointed that the largest potential boost to our economy – construction of a new nuclear plant – was left off the table.

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Missouri Needs Nuclear Site Permit Bill to Compete

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

We heard some big news last week from Governor Nixon and the Missouri General Assembly: Missouri will hold a special legislative session in September. The session will focus on economic development. But the nuclear site permit bill — legislation that would bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic investment — is not yet included on the special session docket.

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Securing Missouri’s Energy Independence

Tue, Jul 12, 2011

This month we are celebrating our country’s independence, but today, we are focused on Missouri’s energy independence. Not only can we harness power from the sun and wind, Missouri farmers are taking advantage of federal subsidies to plant seeds and turn harvested crops into biofuels. Methane from landfills, algae and many other resources are also advancing as energy options for our state.

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