Monday
Sep302019
Allegation of HB6 petition blockers' harassing and intimidating tactics: "[S]omeone who was followed into another town"
See OH AG Yost recounting the allegation, as reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, here.
Nuclear Costs
Estimates for new reactor construction costs continue to sky-rocket. Conservative estimates range between $6 and $12 billion per reactor but Standard & Poor's predicts a continued rise. The nuclear power industry is lobbying for heavy federal subsidization including unlimited loan guarantees but the Congressional Budget Office predicts the risk of default will be well over 50 percent, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill. Beyond Nuclear opposes taxpayer and ratepayer subsidies for the nuclear energy industry.
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Entries from September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019Monday
Sep302019
Tuesday
Sep242019
Pro-nuclear bailout group is now circulating its own, unofficial petitions
OHIO: Supporters of Ohio’s bailout for nuclear and coal plants begin circulating their own petitions to show public support for the measure, which opponents say is a ploy to confuse voters as they seek to hold a referendum on the law. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
