US EditionFunding for MU's NextGen Research Reactor wrapped in stalled construction bill
- On May 9, Missouri House Republicans voted down legislation allocating $517 million for statewide infrastructure projects, including funding for MU's NextGen research reactor in Columbia.
- The bill failed primarily because overall spending exceeded the budget ceiling set by House Budget Chairman Dirk Deaton, and there was no time to resolve differences.
- The bill included $50 million for MU's research reactor, $20 million for Jefferson City's conference center project, and funding for 86 projects that now must seek other financing or face delays or cancellations.
- State Sen. Lincoln Hough said House inaction will cause more precarious rural health care, slower crime lab evidence processing, and higher costs for residents where projects proceed.
- A representative from MU emphasized that, despite the setback, the institution plans to continue its fundraising and development efforts vigorously due to the essential role the reactor plays in producing life-saving isotopes.
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Columbia Missourian
Missouri Business AlertFunding for MU's NextGen Research Reactor wrapped in stalled construction bill
The Missouri House did not pass a bill that included $50 million in state funding for the project.
Joplin Globe
Failure of Missouri construction budget bill shocks communities, enrages state Senate
Blast waves from Friday’s explosive decision by Missouri House Republicans to kill a $517 million capital improvements bill echoed through the state Monday, with local officials picking up the shards of shattered plans and state senators furious as they recover…
Failure of Missouri construction budget bill shocks communities, enrages state Senate • Missouri Independent
An artist's conception of a planned $130 million hotel, conference center and parking structure near the Missouri Capitol. The budget bill killed May 9 in the Missouri House included $20 million for the project. (Image courtesy Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership)Blast waves from Friday’s explosive decision by Missouri House Republicans to kill a $517 million capital improvements bill echoed through the state Monday, with local official…
Failure of Missouri Construction Budget Bill Shocks Communities – Construction Forum
From Missouri Independent: Blast waves from Friday’s explosive decision by Missouri House Republicans to kill a $517 million capital improvements bill echoed through the state Monday, with local officials picking up the shards of shattered plans and state senators furious as they recover from shell shock. The spending on new construction isn’t essential for the day-to-day operations of state government. But failure to pass the bill means 86 pro…
Failure of Missouri construction budget bill shocks communities, enrages state Senate – Muddy River News
Blast waves from Friday’s explosive decision by Missouri House Republicans to kill a $517 million capital improvements bill echoed through the state Monday, with local officials picking up the shards of shattered plans and state senators furious as they recover from shell shock. The spending on new construction isn’t essential for the day-to-day operations of state government. But failure to pass the bill means 86 projects developed over many mo…
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