Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched an investigation into the Grain Belt Express power line project, citing concerns over what he says are misleading claims and potential fraud. Bailey, a Republican, issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID)...
Expect some long days and nights at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City this week, with just five days left in the 2021 legislative session. There are still a number of major bills that are pending, including legislation on transportation, prescription drug...
The Grain Belt Express project plans to run wind power transmission lines across eight rural counties in northern Missouri—from Buchanan through Ralls. Though the Public Service Commission has approved it and the commission’s approval won a court challenge,...
Legislation aimed at preventing private entities like the Grain Belt Express from using eminent domain could hit the Missouri Senate floor in Jefferson City soon. The legislation from State Rep. Jim Hansen, R-Frankford, was the first bill sent by the House to the...