Gov. Jay Nixon announced a plan Friday to push for construction of a second nuclear power plant in Callaway.
“Residential and commercial ratepayers will not pay one penny unless the consortium is given the early site permit; the costs associated with seeking that permit are determined to be prudent and the Missouri Public Service Commission approves them,” Nixon said from the steps of the governor’s mansion.
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