Joint committee to consider lifting nuclear ban
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
House and Senate members will begin working out their differences on an energy bill this week, and that's expected to include another discussion on nuclear power.
The Senate voted to lift Minnesota's current ban on construction of new nuclear power plants, but the House defeated the measure by 12 votes.
The failed House vote hurts the measure's chances, but environmentalists who oppose expanding nuclear power have said they will be watching closely as the energy conference committee meets. Its first meeting is set for Monday.
If the legislation doesn't pass, one House member who supports lifting the ban has introduced an alternative way to do that. Republican Rep. Laura Brod of New Prague has proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow Minnesota voters to decide.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
