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• The Washington Post: Too soon to write off nuclear power
  

  March 16, 2011 by Editorial Board

  FIRST CAME an earthquake[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/world/japan-earthquake.html] so powerful that it shifted Japan’s largest island, Honshu, eight feet eastward. Thirty minutes later a tsunami washed away thousands of lives. Now, a third disaster threatens as technicians desperately try to keep the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station from releasing radioactive material[http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/nuclear-crisis-deepens-as-third-reactor-loses-cooling-capacity/2011/03/14/ABk6rQV_story.html]. [read more]

• MSNBC: Clearing up nuclear questions
  

  March 14, 2011 by Alan Boyle

  Three days after a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, the situation at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42066534/ns/world_news-asiapacific/] has turned into the biggest uncertainty of the crisis. Recovering from the seismic event will take tens of billions of dollars[http://www.air-worldwide.com/NewsAndEventsItem.aspx?id=20337] and years of work — but if the nuclear situation goes the wrong way, that would add dramatically to the disaster's cost. [read more]

• Politico: Time out on nuclear power?
  

  March 14, 2011 by Jonathan Cowan

  Speculating now about the implications of the Japanese nuclear crisis on U.S. policy would be like trying to assess the political fallout of Hurricane Katrina while people were still being plucked from rooftops in New Orleans. As frustrating as it may be in the era of the 24-hour news cycle, we simply cannot know the impact of this event until we know the final outcome, and that could still be days away. [read more]

• knoxnews.com: Senator Lamar Alexander sees no reason to abandon nuclear power
  

  March 14, 2011 by Michael Collins

  U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said Monday the nuclear crisis triggered by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan should not be a reason for abandoning nuclear energy in the United States. [read more]

• Slate.com: Full Steam Ahead: So far, no one in Washington is abandoning support for nuclear power.
  

  March 14, 2011 by David Weigel

  Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., represents Madison in the House. Her district leans to the left, and so does she. But on at least one issue she may be at odds with Madison's stereotypical constituency, which is to say aging bearded liberals who wear "No Nukes" T-shirts from the 1980s and until recently could be seen all over the State Capitol: She supports the building of new nuclear power plants. [read more]

• The State: Former EPA chief touts nukes
  

  March 12, 2011 by Sammy Fretwell

  The nation’s former top environmental regulator, in Columbia to promote nuclear power as a spokeswoman for the industry, said the performance of nuclear plants in the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake will say a lot about how safe that country’s atomic energy reactors are in a natural disaster. [read more]

• Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future: MBEF Thanks Hundreds of Supporters for Hearing Participation, Urges Vote on Senate Bill 321
  

  March 10, 2011 by Irl Scissors

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• Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future: MBEF to Join Sen. Kehoe, Rep. Riddle in MO State House Lounge for Press Conference Announcing Business and Community Support in Advance of Hearing on Nuclear Site Permit Bill
  

  March 8, 2011 by Irl Scissors

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• Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future: MBEF Disappointed in Senator Mayer’s Move to Assign Nuclear Site Permit Legislation to Veterans’ Affairs Committee
  

  March 3, 2011 by Irl Scissors

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• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Change utility financing regulations
  

  March 1, 2011 by David Stokes

  In his State of the State address, Gov. Jay Nixon suggested that all systems are go for work to begin on the new nuclear reactor in Callaway County. That would be excellent news, but plenty of hurdles remain before this complex proposal gets going, and it will be years before it starts benefiting Missourians. Changes to utility financing regulations that have been proposed during this legislative session are a crucial part of allowing this project to move ahead. [read more]

• Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future: Statement from Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future Executive Director Irl Scissors
  

  March 1, 2011 by Irl Scissors

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• News Release From the Office of Representative Jason Holsman : Committee hears bill to help Prop C implementation
  

  March 1, 2011 by MEDIA RELEASE

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The House Special Committee on Renewable Energy on Tuesday held a hearing on legislation sponsored by State Rep. Jason Holsman that would fix flaws in a voter-approved law to expand and promote renewable energy in Missouri.   Proposition C, which 66 percent of Missouri voters approved in November 2008, requires that minimum percentages of electricity sold in Missouri by investor-owned utilities be derived from renewable sources such as solar, wind, biomass and hydropower. Differences over how certain provisions of the law should be interpreted, however, have kept the measure from being implemented.   House Bill 613 sponsored by Holsman, D-Kansas City, would clarify that utility companies would only get credit for renewable energy generated and delivered to Missouri customers. Some companies have claimed the existing law allows energy created and sold in other states to count toward its Missouri obligations under Proposition C.   "If this fix doesn't pass, utility companies could have Missouri consumers pick up the tab for renewable energy generated and delivered to California customers," said Holsman, who chairs the House Renewable Energy Committee. "The intent of Missouri voters was to promote renewable energy in Missouri, not other states, and it is my goal to ensure that intent is followed."   The bill also would establish a hard 1 percent annual cap on costs that utilities can pass on to consumers. The change is expected to save ratepayers $1.8 billion from what the Missouri Public Service Commission estimates the existing wording of Proposition C would allow companies to pass on to their Missouri customers.   The committee will vote on the legislation next week. [read more]

• Idaho Samizdat: Nuke Notes: Three more states weigh in for nuclear energy
  

  February 28, 2011 by Dan Yurman

  *Legislative action taking place in Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa * [read more]

• Jefferson City News-Tribune: Ameren official outlines nuclear project benefits for Holts Summit
  

  February 25, 2011 by Leah Freeze, Bob Watson

  If you build it, they will come. [read more]

• Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future: MBEF Joins 19 Senators in Supporting Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Missouri’s Energy Future
  

  February 23, 2011

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• Nuclear Energy Institute : Nuclear Energy Enjoys 70 Percent Support Among Americans, New Polling Shows
  

  February 23, 2011

  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Public support for nuclear energy remains near record levels, with solid majorities believing nuclear energy will and should play a prominent role in the nation’s energy future, according to a new public opinion survey. [read more]

• Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future: Nuclear Site Permit Bill Clears First Hurdle
  

  February 22, 2011

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• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Bills would protect Missouri from uncertain energy prices
  

  February 22, 2011 by Jeff Aboussie

  A recent letter claimed that the Missouri Energy Partnership Act, better known as Senate Bill 50/House Bill 124, is risky and unnecessary. The real risk would be dismissing this legislation. Missouri gets most of its power from aging coal plants that soon will need to be replaced or retired. At the same time, our energy demand is increasing rapidly. Without strategic long-term planning, we could face higher electricity rates. [read more]

• Columbia Missourian: LETTER: Legislation could provide clean energy, lower electricity prices and jobs
  

  February 22, 2011 by Irl Scissors

  On Feb. 18, the Columbia Missourian ran a letter to the editor, "Legislature seems intent to overturn the people's decision[http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/02/18/letter-legislature-trying-undo-will-people/]." The author failed to mention one of the biggest challenges Missouri is facing today: securing our energy future. [read more]

• Missourinet: First step toward second nuclear plant brings out strong feelings
  

  February 17, 2011 by Brent Martin

  A first step toward a second commercial nuclear power plant in Missouri demonstrates how controversial and complicated the issue can be. [read more]

• Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future: House Bill 124 – The Early Site Permit Bill - Continues to Gain Momentum
  

  February 17, 2011

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• OzarksFirst.com: Nixon Encourages Greater Lawmaker Support of Renewables
  

  February 17, 2011

  (Jefferson City, MO) -- In a letter sent Wednesday to House Minority Leader Mike Talboy, D-Kansas City,  Gov. Jay Nixon asked to see more legislative action in support of the state's nascent renewable energy industry. [read more]

• Columbia Missourian: GUEST COMMENTARY: Benefits of nuclear power outweigh costs proposed by Senate Bill 50
  

  February 17, 2011 by David Stokes

  Editor's note: This column is one of two examinations of Senate Bill 50, which would authorize Ameren Missouri to collect money for the construction of a new nuclear reactor in Callaway County. [read more]

• Columbia Daily Tribune: Utilities seek to pass costs to customers
  

  February 16, 2011 by Associated Press

  JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A group of Missouri electric utilities urged state lawmakers yesterday to allow them to charge electric customers for some of the costs of developing a second nuclear power plant in the state. [read more]

• Augusta Free Press: Webb: Investments in nuclear will boost economy
  

  February 16, 2011 by Chris Graham

  Sen. Jim Webb is on board with President Obama’s push for new investments in nuclear energy. [read more]

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