Will legislature clear way for new coal, nuclear plants? (Minnesota GOP)

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http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2011/01/will-legislature-clear-way-for-new.html

The new state Legislature, which is sworn in today, may try to scrap Minnesota's ban on new coal and nuclear plants, clearing the way for new construction.

The state's moratorium on nuclear facilities — Minnesota currently has two, part of Xcel Energy's network — dates to 1994. A ban on new coal plants was signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty in 2007. But both measures may be up for scrutiny, Minnesota Public Radio reports: State Rep. Denny McNamara, R-Hastings, will chair the House Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Committee and favors lifting both bans.

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