Quinn vetoes smart grid amid looming override vote
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vetoed the smart grid bill backed by Ameren Illinois and Commonwealth Edison. It would have let the utilities upgrade the grid over ten years while allowing rate increases of 3.40 dollars for Ameren and 3 dollars for ComEd, a move critics say protects profits and weakens regulator oversight. State officials and advocacy groups urged a revised proposal without special legislation, while lawmakers weigh an October veto-session vote.
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Whitman Warns Extremism Risk in GOP Nomination
Former New Jersey governor and ex EPA head Christie Whitman urged moderation after a Republican debate, warning the party could become irrelevant if it nominates an extremist. She cited Rick Perry as frontrunner and urged a less pledges driven process while discussing energy policy and coal.
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Lawmaker veto fight over Ameren rate hikes in Illinois
Legislators weigh overriding Quinn veto on a bill mandating Ameren rate increases to fund 750000 smart meters and a $625 million grid upgrade. Opponents warn consumers face about 34 dollars more yearly by year 10 while Ameren touts job creation and grid modernization.
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Coalition pushes six month extension for federal highway program
Illinois business and labor leaders urge Congress to approve a six month extension of federal highway funding to avoid slowing road and bridge work and to prevent deeper economic sputter. They oppose Speaker Mica's 36 percent cut plan and call for a long term system to keep people employed.
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