On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 2:47 PM, Robin Carnahan <no-reply@robincarnahan.com> wrote:
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Dear Scotts Contracting,
Congressman Roy Blunt has been getting a little hot around the collar lately.
In the last few weeks, he's been lashing out at reporters and refusing to answer the most straightforward questions. For instance:
"...Blunt got angry with reporters asking questions about a controversy that has dogged his campaign since last week." [NBCActionNews.com, 10/27/10]
"Blunt Gets Testy With KMBC's Micheal Mahoney" [KMBC 10/27/10]
"Blunt contained his emotions, but he appeared angry... He left without speaking to reporters." [Kansas City Star, 10/15/10]
"...the exchange may have left Blunt short tempered. After the debate he left the venue without speaking to reporters." [KOLR, 10/15/10]
So why all the fuss?
Simple: Congressman Blunt doesn't like it when Missourians question his record or try and hold him accountable for his 14 year Washington record of wasteful spending, corruption and sticking it to the middle class.
And that's exactly what I've been doing.
Harry Truman said, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen."
And I say the bull stops here.
Donate $25 today and help us hold Congressman Blunt's feet to the fire. Every dollar you give will help us pay for door hangers, phone calls to voters, and radio ads so Missourians hear the truth. Just 5 more days - time to turn up the heat!
Thanks,
Robin
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10.28.2010
Carnahan Election News-Message to Roy Blunt
Re: Introducing Living Efficiently
On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Alliance to Save Energy <info@ase.org> wrote:
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Dear Supporter:
With rising energy prices and a struggling economy, many people are looking for simple ways to save money on energy bills. You probably would enjoy being "green" by doing your part for the environment while also keeping more "green" in your wallet.
Just as consumers are readying their homes for the winter heating season, we are excited to introduce LivingEfficiently.org, a one-stop shop devoted to helping you save energy and money in all the areas where you live your life: at home, at school, at work and on the go.
Living Efficiently puts tips, tools, stories, product information and news at your fingertips. You can even interact with other users by sharing your own energy-saving story or commenting on existing resources.
Drive Smarter with Leilani Münter
To kick off Living Efficiently, we've teamed up with NASCAR driver Leilani Münter, who shares simple ways to save money while you're on the go. Just like you, Leilani wants to save money—and she's got a few tricks up her racing sleeves to share. Look out for future driving efficiency tips brought to you by Leilani.
Six Degrees of Energy Efficiency
Living Efficiently also teaches that our individual actions, whether small or large—buying an ENERGY STAR appliance, adding insulation to a home, even driving a little slower—can have a big impact, not only on our own wallets but also on our community and planet.
Taken together, the individual energy-efficiency actions of many can help us secure a stronger economy, greater national security and a cleaner environment.
Join us at LivingEfficiently.org to start saving today.
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Great Lakes Offshore Wind Workshop in Chicago with Great Lakes Wind Collaborative
Obama Administration Hosts Great Lakes Offshore Wind Workshop in Chicago with Great Lakes Wind Collaborative
October 28, 2010
The White House Council on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Energy hosted a workshop with the Great Lakes Wind Collaborative in Chicago on October 26 – 27, 2010, focused on the siting of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes. The two day workshop brought together wind developers, Federal and state regulators, environmental advocates, and other regional stakeholders to discuss methods for ensuring greater clarity, certainty and coordination of Federal and state decision-making for offshore wind development in the Great Lakes.
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2010 November Election Ballot Measures-Sample Ballot
Voter Poll Click Here
2010 November Election Ballot Measures-Sample Ballot
THE OFFICIAL BALLOT WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY
IF YOU USE THE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING MACHINE to cast your ballot, you must completely darken the oval to the left of the name of the candidate of your choice. For judges, if you are in favor of retaining a judge in office, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "YES." If you are against retaining a judge in office, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "NO." For amendments and propositions, if you are in favor of an amendment or proposition, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "YES." If you are against an amendment or proposition, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "NO." Do not try to punch through the ballot. Use only the marking device provided to you. If you tear, deface or make a mistake and incorrectly mark your ballot, return it to the Election Judges and obtain a new ballot.
IF YOU USE THE ELECTRONIC, TOUCH SCREEN VOTING MACHINE, follow the directions on the screen to cast your ballot. For each candidate, touch the box on the screen to the left of the name of the candidate of your choice. For judges, if you are in favor of retaining a judge in office, touch the screen to the left of the word "YES." If you are against retaining a judge in office, touch the screen to the left of the word "NO." For amendments and propositions, if you are in favor of an amendment or proposition, touch the screen to the left of the word "YES. If you are against an amendment or proposition, touch the screen to the left of the word "NO." If you need assistance in using this machine, please ask the Election Judges to help you.
FOR STATE AUDITOR
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE SENATOR
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR LICENSE COLLECTOR
FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS
FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
_____________________________________
PROPOSITION F
FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROPOSITION S
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2010 Election-What issues are most important to you and your family in the up-coming Election?--Voter Poll Click Here
2010 November Election Ballot Measures-Sample Ballot
Scotty encourages everyone to VOTE this November, 2010 on the issues and People that design the Laws effecting you and your family
THE OFFICIAL BALLOT WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY
IN THE FOLLOWING FORM
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: In today's election, you have your choice of using either an electronic, touch screen voting machine or an optical scan voting machine to cast your ballot.
IF YOU USE THE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING MACHINE to cast your ballot, you must completely darken the oval to the left of the name of the candidate of your choice. For judges, if you are in favor of retaining a judge in office, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "YES." If you are against retaining a judge in office, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "NO." For amendments and propositions, if you are in favor of an amendment or proposition, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "YES." If you are against an amendment or proposition, completely darken the oval to the left of the word "NO." Do not try to punch through the ballot. Use only the marking device provided to you. If you tear, deface or make a mistake and incorrectly mark your ballot, return it to the Election Judges and obtain a new ballot.
IF YOU USE THE ELECTRONIC, TOUCH SCREEN VOTING MACHINE, follow the directions on the screen to cast your ballot. For each candidate, touch the box on the screen to the left of the name of the candidate of your choice. For judges, if you are in favor of retaining a judge in office, touch the screen to the left of the word "YES." If you are against retaining a judge in office, touch the screen to the left of the word "NO." For amendments and propositions, if you are in favor of an amendment or proposition, touch the screen to the left of the word "YES. If you are against an amendment or proposition, touch the screen to the left of the word "NO." If you need assistance in using this machine, please ask the Election Judges to help you.
OFFICIAL BALLOT
GENERAL ELECTION
CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
FOR U.S. SENATOR
(Vote for One)
ROBIN CARNAHAN DEM
ROY BLUNT REP
JONATHAN DINE LIB
JERRY BECK CST
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE AUDITOR
(Vote for One)
SUSAN MONTEE DEM
TOM SCHWEICH REP
CHARLES W. BAUM LIB
Write-in______________________________
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 1
(Vote for One)
LACY CLAY DEM
ROBYN HAMLIN REP
JULIE STONE LIB
Write-in______________________________
FOR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 3
(Vote for One)
RUSS CARNAHAN DEM
ED MARTIN REP
STEVEN R. HEDRICK LIB
NICHOLAS J. (NICK) IVANOVICH CST
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE SENATOR
DISTRICT 4
(Vote for One)
JOE KEAVENY DEM
NICK P. GARTELOS IND
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 57
(Vote for One)
KARLA MAY DEM
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 58
(Vote for One)
PENNY V. HUBBARD DEM
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 59
(Vote for One)
JEANETTE MOTT OXFORD DEM
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 60
(Vote for One)
JAMILAH NASHEED DEM
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 61
(Vote for One)
CHRIS CARTER DEM
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 63
(Vote for One)
TISHAURA O. JONES DEM
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 64
(Vote for One)
SUSAN CARLSON DEM
PATRICIA VERDE REP
MARK ROBERT OPHEIM CST
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 65
(Vote for One)
MICHELE KRATKY DEM
Write-in______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 66
(Vote for One)
GENISE MONTECILLO DEM
BILL HARTZOG REP
Write-in_______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 67
(Vote for One)
MIKE COLONA DEM
CURTIS FARBER REP
Write-in_______________________________
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 108
(Vote for One)
JACOB W. HUMMEL DEM
JOE RUSCH REP
Write-in_______________________________
FOR COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
(Vote for One)
GREGORY F.X. DALY DEM
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FOR LICENSE COLLECTOR
(Vote for One)
MICHAEL MC MILLAN DEM
Write-in_______________________________
FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS
(Vote for One)
SHARON QUIGLEY CARPENTER DEM
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FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(Vote for One)
JANE SCHWEITZER DEM
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SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS WHETHER THE JUDGES NAMED BELOW, WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2010, SHALL BE RETAINED IN OFFICE FOR NEW TERMS. VOTE ON EACH JUDGE.
MISSOURI SUPREME COURT JUDGE
Shall Judge ZEL FISCHER of the Missouri Supreme Court be retained in office?
YES NO
MISSOURI COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE EASTERN DISTRICT
Shall Judge MARY KATHRYN HOFF of the Eastern District Court of Appeals be retained in office?
YES NO
CIRCUIT JUDGES
22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Shall Judge MICHAEL K. MULLEN, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 2), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge MARK H. NEILL, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 5), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge ANGELA TURNER QUIGLESS, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No 22 (Division No. 8), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge PHILIP D. HEAGNEY, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 10), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge BRYAN L. HETTENBACH, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 11), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge DENNIS M. SCHAUMANN, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 12), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge ROBIN RANSOM VANNOY, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 15), be retained in office? YES NO
Shall Judge DAVID C. MASON, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 17), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge LISA S. VAN AMBURG, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 19), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge THOMAS J. FRAWLEY, Circuit
Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 22), be retained in office?
YES NO
ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGES
22ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Shall Judge THERESA COUNTS BURKE, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 14), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge MICHAEL F. STELZER, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No 25), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge PAULA PERKINS BRYANT, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 26), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge ELIZABETH BYRNE HOGAN, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No 27), be retained in office?
YES NO
Shall Judge BARBARA TINA PEEBLES, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Division No. 29), be retained in office?
YES NO
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 1
Proposed by the 95th General Assembly
(First Regular Session) SJR 5
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the office of county assessor to be an elected position in all counties with a charter form of government, except counties with a population between 600,001-699,999?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state or local governmental entities.
YES - FOR THE AMENDMENT
NO - AGAINST THE AMENDMENT
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2
Proposed by the 95th General Assembly
(First Regular Session) HJR 15
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require that all real property used as a homestead by Missouri citizens who are former prisoners of war and have a total service-connected disability be exempt from property taxes?
The number of qualified former prisoners of war
and the amount of each exemption are unknown,
however, because the number who meet the qualifications is expected to be small, the cost to local governmental entities should be minimal. Revenue to the state blind pension fund may be reduced by $1,200.
YES - FOR THE AMENDMENT
NO - AGAINST THE AMENDMENT
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3
Proposed by Initiative Petition
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prevent the state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any new tax, including a sales tax, on the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state or local governmental entities.
YES - FOR THE AMENDMENT
NO - AGAINST THE AMENDMENT
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STATUTORY MEASURES
PROPOSITION A
Proposed by Initiative Petition
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
* repeal the authority of certain cities to use
earnings taxes to fund their budgets;
* require voters in cities that currently have
an earnings tax to approve continuation of
such tax at the next general municipal
election and at an election held every 5
years thereafter;
* require any current earnings tax that is not
approved by the voters to be phased out
over a period of 10 years; and
* prohibit any city from adding a new
earnings tax to fund their budget?
The proposal could eliminate certain city earnings taxes. For 2010, Kansas City and the City of St. Louis budgeted earnings tax revenue of $199.2 million and $141.2 million, respectively. Reduced earnings tax deductions could increase state revenues by $4.8 million. The total cost or savings to state and local governmental entities is unknown.
YES - FOR THE PROPOSITION
NO - AGAINST THE PROPOSITION
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PROPOSITION B
PROPOSITION B
Proposed by Initiative Petition
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
* require large-scale dog breeding operations
to provide each dog under their care with
sufficient food, clean water, housing and
space; necessary veterinary care; regular
exercise and adequate rest between
breeding cycles;
* prohibit any breeder from having more than
50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling
their puppies as pets; and
* create a misdemeanor crime of "puppy mill
cruelty" for any violations?
It is estimated state governmental entities will incur costs of $654,768 (on-going costs of $521,356 and one-time costs of $133,412). Some local governmental entities may experience costs related to enforcement activities and savings related to reduced animal care activities.
YES - FOR THE PROPOSITION
NO - AGAINST THE PROPOSITION
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PROPOSITION F
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER
Proposition to amend the Charter of the City of St. Louis to increase the maximum fine to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), by repealing existing Section 24 of Article IV and enacting a new Section 24 of Article IV relating to fines.
YES - FOR THE PROPOSITION
NO - AGAINST THE PROPOSITION
PREFERENTIAL PROPOSITION L
The Missouri Legislature took governance of the St. Louis Police Department during the Civil War. Do you believe that governance of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department should be returned to the City of St. Louis?
YES - FOR THE PROPOSITION
NO - AGAINST THE PROPOSITION
FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
(Four-Year Term – Vote for Two)
DONNA R. JONES
BILL MONROE
TODD EVANS
DOUGLASS PETTY
WILLIAM (BILL) HAAS
DEREK CRAFT
Write-in__________________________
Write-in__________________________
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF ST. LOUIS MISSOURI
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
LOCUST CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
PROPOSITION S
Shall a tax of $0.85 per $100.00 valuation be imposed on all real property, located in the Locust Central Business District as established by Ordinance No. 58728, approved December 23, 1982, as amended by Ordinance No. 59248, approved September 10, 1984, as amended by Ordinance No. 60530, approved October 30, 1987, as amended by Ordinance No. 65133, approved on or about January 18, 2001, enlarging the boundaries thereof, and Ordinance No. 66767, and Ordinance No. 68721 to include all areas of real property for the purposes set forth in said Ordinance No. 58728, Ordinance No. 59248, Ordinance No. 60530, Ordinance No. 65133, Ordinance No. 66767 and Ordinance No. 68721?
YES – FOR THE PROPOSITION
NO – AGAINST THE PROPOSITION
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
FOR ALDERMAN WARD 14
(Vote for One)
CAROL HOWARD DEM
ROGER BAILEY REP
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The undersigned, comprising the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri, have caused this notice to be signed and the official seal of the office to be affixed at the office of the Board in St. Louis, this 20th day of September, 2010.
BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
EILEEN M. MC CANN
Chairman/Member
CAROL A. WILSON
Member
CLARENCE E. DULA
Member
(Seal) Attest: JACK LARY
Secretary/Member
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Posted at 06:10 PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by District 12 Missouri in Dept Postings
Article Supplied by the VFW from this web page:http://vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/85046/
MISSOURI BALLOT MEASURES FOR NOVEMBER 2 GENERAL ELECTION
AMENDMENT #1:Official Ballot Title: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the office of county assessor to be an elected position in all counties with a charter form of government, except counties with a population between 600,001-699,999?
A “yes” vote amends the Missouri Constitution to require that assessors in charter counties be elected officials. This proposal will affect St. Louis County and any Missouri county that adopts a charter form of government. The exception is for Jackson County.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri Constitution and will keep the St. Louis county assessor position an appointed one.
Fiscal Impact: This amendment is estimated to have no impact on taxes or general revenue or any costs or savings to local government entities.
This amendment was placed on the ballot after passage of Senator Eric Schmitt’s SJR 5 in 2009.
A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to exempt any Missouri citizen who is a former prisoner of war with a total service-connected disability from having to pay property taxes on all real property used as a homestead.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri Constitution to add this exemption for former prisoners of war.
Fiscal Impact: Because the number of citizens estimated to meet this definition is very few, this amendment is estimated to have a minimal impact on local governments and is estimated to decrease the state blind pension fund by $1,200.
This amendment was placed on the ballot due to passage of Representative Maria Chappelle-Nadal’s HJR 15 in 2009.
Official Ballot Title: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prevent the state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any new tax, including a sales tax, on the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate?
A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to prevent the state, any county, or other political subdivision from placing a tax on the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate. This includes any transfer tax or sales tax.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri Constitution to prevent the imposition of such a tax.
Fiscal Impact: This measure is estimated to have no impact to the costs or savings of local governments or state entities.
This amendment was placed on the ballot by Missouri’s initiative petition process.
A “yes” vote amends Missouri law to repeal the authority of certain cities to use earnings taxes to fund their budgets. The amendment also requires voters in the cities that currently use earnings taxes as a revenue generator (St. Louis and Kansas City) to approve continuation of the earnings tax at the next general municipal election and at an election held every five years, or if voted down, phase out the tax over a period of ten years.
A “no” vote will not change Missouri law regarding the use of earnings taxes by Missouri cities.
Fiscal impact: For 2010, Kansas City budgeted earnings tax revenue of $199.2 million and St. Louis budgeted earnings tax revenue of $141.2 million. Reduced earnings tax deductions could increase state revenue by approximately $4.8 million. The total cost or savings to state and local governmental entities is unknown.
This proposition was placed on the ballot by Missouri’s initiative petition process.
A “yes” vote will amend Missouri law to require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with sufficient food, clean water, housing and space; necessary veterinary care; regular exercise and adequate rest between breeding cycles. The amendment also prohibits any breeder from using more than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling their puppies as pets and creates the misdemeanor crime of “puppy mill cruelty” for any violations.
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MISSOURI BALLOT MEASURES FOR NOVEMBER 2 GENERAL ELECTION
Posted at 06:10 PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by District 12 Missouri in Dept Postings
Article Supplied by the VFW from this web page:http://vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/85046/
MISSOURI BALLOT MEASURES FOR NOVEMBER 2 GENERAL ELECTION
AMENDMENT #1:Official Ballot Title: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the office of county assessor to be an elected position in all counties with a charter form of government, except counties with a population between 600,001-699,999?
A “yes” vote amends the Missouri Constitution to require that assessors in charter counties be elected officials. This proposal will affect St. Louis County and any Missouri county that adopts a charter form of government. The exception is for Jackson County.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri Constitution and will keep the St. Louis county assessor position an appointed one.
Fiscal Impact: This amendment is estimated to have no impact on taxes or general revenue or any costs or savings to local government entities.
This amendment was placed on the ballot after passage of Senator Eric Schmitt’s SJR 5 in 2009.
AMENDMENT #2:Official Ballot Title: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require that all real property used as a homestead by Missouri citizens who are former prisoners of war and have a total service-connected disability be exempt from property taxes?
A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to exempt any Missouri citizen who is a former prisoner of war with a total service-connected disability from having to pay property taxes on all real property used as a homestead.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri Constitution to add this exemption for former prisoners of war.
Fiscal Impact: Because the number of citizens estimated to meet this definition is very few, this amendment is estimated to have a minimal impact on local governments and is estimated to decrease the state blind pension fund by $1,200.
This amendment was placed on the ballot due to passage of Representative Maria Chappelle-Nadal’s HJR 15 in 2009.
AMENDMENT #3:
Official Ballot Title: Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prevent the state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any new tax, including a sales tax, on the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate?
A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to prevent the state, any county, or other political subdivision from placing a tax on the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate. This includes any transfer tax or sales tax.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri Constitution to prevent the imposition of such a tax.
Fiscal Impact: This measure is estimated to have no impact to the costs or savings of local governments or state entities.
This amendment was placed on the ballot by Missouri’s initiative petition process.
PROPOSITION A:Official Ballot Title: Shall Missouri law be amended to: repeal the authority of certain cities to use earnings taxes to fund their budgets; require voters in cities that currently have an earnings tax to approve continuation of such tax at the next general municipal election and at an election held every 5 years thereafter; require any current earnings tax that is not approved by the voters to be phased out over a period of 10 years; and prohibit any city from adding a new earnings tax to fund their budget?
A “yes” vote amends Missouri law to repeal the authority of certain cities to use earnings taxes to fund their budgets. The amendment also requires voters in the cities that currently use earnings taxes as a revenue generator (St. Louis and Kansas City) to approve continuation of the earnings tax at the next general municipal election and at an election held every five years, or if voted down, phase out the tax over a period of ten years.
A “no” vote will not change Missouri law regarding the use of earnings taxes by Missouri cities.
Fiscal impact: For 2010, Kansas City budgeted earnings tax revenue of $199.2 million and St. Louis budgeted earnings tax revenue of $141.2 million. Reduced earnings tax deductions could increase state revenue by approximately $4.8 million. The total cost or savings to state and local governmental entities is unknown.
This proposition was placed on the ballot by Missouri’s initiative petition process.
PROPOSITION B:Official Ballot Title: Shall Missouri law be amended to: require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with sufficient food, clean water, housing and space, necessary veterinary care, regular exercise and adequate rest between breeding cycles; prohibit any breeder from having more than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling their puppies as pets; and create a misdemeanor crime of “puppy mill cruelty” for any violations?
A “yes” vote will amend Missouri law to require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with sufficient food, clean water, housing and space; necessary veterinary care; regular exercise and adequate rest between breeding cycles. The amendment also prohibits any breeder from using more than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling their puppies as pets and creates the misdemeanor crime of “puppy mill cruelty” for any violations.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri law relating to dog breeders.
Fiscal impact: It is estimated that state entities will incur costs of approximately $650,000 for enforcement. Some local government entities may experience costs related to enforcement of the law as well as possible savings from reduced animal care activities.
This proposition was placed on the ballot by Missouri’s initiative petition process.
Fiscal impact: It is estimated that state entities will incur costs of approximately $650,000 for enforcement. Some local government entities may experience costs related to enforcement of the law as well as possible savings from reduced animal care activities.
This proposition was placed on the ballot by Missouri’s initiative petition process.
Information compiled from www.sos.mo.gov & www.house.mo.gov
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energy storage systems for Smart Grid
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IEEE defines energy storage systems for Smart Grid with launch of P2030.2 WG
October 25, 2010
Source: IEEE
IEEE, the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology, announced the launch of the IEEE P2030.2TM Working Group (WG). Tasked with facilitating wide-scale, consistent implementation of energy storage systems, the P2030.2 WG will deliver guidelines for discrete and hybrid energy storage systems that are integrated into the electric power infrastructure.
“Energy storage is a top-level priority for the Smart Grid, given increasing energy demand and the value storage adds to the functioning of the electric grid and to renewable electric power resources,” said Mark Siira, IEEE P2030.2 WG Chair, Manager, Applied Technology, Kohler Company. “With the coming growth and expansion in energy storage technologies and applications, the work of the P2030.2 WG to establish an effective strategy for integration into the Smart Grid will be critical.”
P2030.2 will build on overall Smart Grid interoperability topics being covered in IEEE Standard P2030TM, the industry’s first cross-discipline guideline for smart grid interoperability for the power engineering, communications and information technology industries. The P2030.2 WG will develop a guideline for discrete and hybrid energy storage systems that are integrated with the electric power infrastructure, including end-use applications and loads. The “Guide for the Interoperability of Energy Storage Systems Integrated with the Electric Power Infrastructure” will help users achieve greater understanding of energy storage systems by defining technical characteristics. It will also illustrate how discrete and hybrid systems may be successfully integrated with and used compatibly as part of the electric power infrastructure.
The standard fills the need for guidance relevant to a knowledge base addressing terminology, functional performance, evaluation criteria, operations, testing, and the application of engineering principles for energy storage systems integrated with electric power architectures and systems.
“Upon launching the P2030 Smart Grid Interoperability WG, we knew its work would reveal key focus areas, such as energy storage systems, which will play fundamental roles in the Smart Grid as it moves forward,” said Dick DeBlasio, P2030 Working Group Chair, Chief Engineer, at the National Renewable Energy Lab facility of the U.S. Department of Energy, and IEEE Smart Grid liaison to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “The IEEE was the first standards development organization to address Smart Grid interoperability and with its thorough breadth of technology expertise and existing standards work in energy storage and distributed resources like renewables, is perfectly positioned to lead efforts in this area.”
The P2030.2 WG is a priority extension of work being conducted by the P2030 Smart Grid Interoperability WG, which will be meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada beginning Tuesday, October 26, 2010. The four-day gathering is focused on comment resolution and writing assignments for critical sections of the IEEE Guide for Smart Grid Interoperability of Energy Technology and Information Technology Operation with the Electric Power System (EPS), and End-Use Applications and Loads (P2030) leading to the final stages of consensus building and balloting expected in 2011. When completed, this standard will be the foundational, system-of-systems level guide serving as a knowledge base with essential information on terminology, characteristics, functional performance and evaluation criteria, and the application of engineering principles for Smart Grid interoperability of electric power systems.
The IEEE Standards Association, a globally recognized standards-setting body within the IEEE, develops consensus standards through an open process that engages industry and brings together a broad stakeholder community. IEEE standards set specifications and best practices based on current scientific and technological knowledge. The IEEE-SA has a portfolio of over 900 active standards and more than 600 standards under development.
IEEE, the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology, announced the launch of the IEEE P2030.2TM Working Group (WG). Tasked with facilitating wide-scale, consistent implementation of energy storage systems, the P2030.2 WG will deliver guidelines for discrete and hybrid energy storage systems that are integrated into the electric power infrastructure.
“Energy storage is a top-level priority for the Smart Grid, given increasing energy demand and the value storage adds to the functioning of the electric grid and to renewable electric power resources,” said Mark Siira, IEEE P2030.2 WG Chair, Manager, Applied Technology, Kohler Company. “With the coming growth and expansion in energy storage technologies and applications, the work of the P2030.2 WG to establish an effective strategy for integration into the Smart Grid will be critical.”
P2030.2 will build on overall Smart Grid interoperability topics being covered in IEEE Standard P2030TM, the industry’s first cross-discipline guideline for smart grid interoperability for the power engineering, communications and information technology industries. The P2030.2 WG will develop a guideline for discrete and hybrid energy storage systems that are integrated with the electric power infrastructure, including end-use applications and loads. The “Guide for the Interoperability of Energy Storage Systems Integrated with the Electric Power Infrastructure” will help users achieve greater understanding of energy storage systems by defining technical characteristics. It will also illustrate how discrete and hybrid systems may be successfully integrated with and used compatibly as part of the electric power infrastructure.
The standard fills the need for guidance relevant to a knowledge base addressing terminology, functional performance, evaluation criteria, operations, testing, and the application of engineering principles for energy storage systems integrated with electric power architectures and systems.
“Upon launching the P2030 Smart Grid Interoperability WG, we knew its work would reveal key focus areas, such as energy storage systems, which will play fundamental roles in the Smart Grid as it moves forward,” said Dick DeBlasio, P2030 Working Group Chair, Chief Engineer, at the National Renewable Energy Lab facility of the U.S. Department of Energy, and IEEE Smart Grid liaison to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “The IEEE was the first standards development organization to address Smart Grid interoperability and with its thorough breadth of technology expertise and existing standards work in energy storage and distributed resources like renewables, is perfectly positioned to lead efforts in this area.”
The P2030.2 WG is a priority extension of work being conducted by the P2030 Smart Grid Interoperability WG, which will be meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada beginning Tuesday, October 26, 2010. The four-day gathering is focused on comment resolution and writing assignments for critical sections of the IEEE Guide for Smart Grid Interoperability of Energy Technology and Information Technology Operation with the Electric Power System (EPS), and End-Use Applications and Loads (P2030) leading to the final stages of consensus building and balloting expected in 2011. When completed, this standard will be the foundational, system-of-systems level guide serving as a knowledge base with essential information on terminology, characteristics, functional performance and evaluation criteria, and the application of engineering principles for Smart Grid interoperability of electric power systems.
The IEEE Standards Association, a globally recognized standards-setting body within the IEEE, develops consensus standards through an open process that engages industry and brings together a broad stakeholder community. IEEE standards set specifications and best practices based on current scientific and technological knowledge. The IEEE-SA has a portfolio of over 900 active standards and more than 600 standards under development.
Feed-In Tariffs-Renewable Energy News
Federal Regulator Blasts Open Door to Differentiated Feed-in Tariffs in USA By Paul Gipe, Contributor | October 25, 2010 | 4 Comments FERC decision clears the way for multi-tiered state FITs. In a ruling 21 October 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) effectively cleared the way for multi-tiered feed-in tariffs for various renewable energy technologies, like the programs found in Ontario, Canada and across Europe. FERC's ruling "clarified" an earlier decision that had roiled proposed feed-in tariff policies at the state level in the US. The ruling affects state policies that order utilities to pay for a certain percentage of generation from a particular technology, in this specific case, the state of California's policy on Combined Heat and Power. ![[]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vZHHPmXXcrfHHUBhFoMW9RNtcw__il2x6gF5OmoasITFWbsWLwJ_7mJ0O7NqDjwlMPcix1583s1b8XIZ8MLfSkz3RLJMdqrdnRz7BZL--9p2-AzhaKbhOXpsSafbCjgH5NqghrRmGSJQ=s0-d) Jennifer Gleason of the Environmental Law Alliance notes that FERC's decision "creates another way for states to design strong feed-in tariff programs" while complying with federal law. "If these avoided cost rates will not themselves be enough to create a strong FIT program, FERC made it perfectly clear that 'a state may separately provide additional compensation for environmental externalities . . in addition to the PURPA avoided cost rate, through the creation of renewable energy credits (RECs)'."
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