Intro: The state's Public Service Commission is split on the issue of AmerenUE's power plant proposal for Mid-Missouri.
Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City.
In a heated exchange 2 of the 4 members present urged the other half to make a decision now on whether to start building the plant.
The others said to wait until the legislature comes to a decision on the measure.
Commissioner Jeff Davis is a said he doesn't want to make any moves until after the issue of funding is resolved during this legislative session.
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State law prohibits companies from charging their rate payers for construction until a project is complete and in use.
From the Capitol, this is Allison Blood.
Intro: Missouri's Public Service Commission is split on the issue of a new nuclear power plant in Mid-Missouri.
Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City.
But other Commissioners say there is no reason not to be proactive in planning for the project.
Current state law prohibits companies from charging rate payers for construction projects until they are completed and in use.
From the Capitol, I'm Allison Blood.
Intro: A heated debate over a second nuke plant in Missouri spurred a heated debate in the agency that regulates Missouri's energy.Public Service Commission.
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