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Appeals Court Upholds Mo. Renewable Energy Rules

Véronique LaCapra — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:40:39 +0000

A state appeals court has upheld regulations implementing Missouri’s renewable energy standard.

Kevin Gunn chairs the Missouri Public Service Commission, the state regulatory agency that developed the regulations (4 CSR 240-20.100).

Gunn says the standard approved by voters in 2008 was intended to increase Missouri’s reliance on renewable energy — while at the same

Morning headlines: Thursday, January 5, 2012

Julie Bierach, The Associated Press and WILL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:29:40 +0000

$1.3 million ATM Solutions money restolen

The $6.6 million robbery of ATM Solutions in St. Louis in 2010 is believed to be the largest heist ever in St. Louis. It turns out the robbers themselves were victimized, too - at least $1.3 million was re-stolen.

Senator Kirk proposes ideas to lower gas prices

The Associated Press, St. Louis Beacon and Kelsey Proud — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:10:08 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says exploring natural gas supplies in Illinois and making tax credits for renewable energy permanent could be ways to lower soaring gas prices.

Kirk told reporters Monday that federal officials need to research possibilities for harnessing natural gas from New Albany shale in the Illinois basin.

The Republican also says he'd like to see permits granted more quickly for off shore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and reduce so-called small gasoline monopolies.