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Michigan Lawmakers Divided Over Nuclear Research Investments

Mar 6, 2025 | 3:09 PM

Photo: George Walker IV ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

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March 6, 2025, ~ A group of state bipartisan lawmakers want to incentivize nuclear energy research and development in Michigan, arguing investments would make the state ‘ground zero’ for the industry’s growth. However, opponents fear high costs and environmental drawbacks. Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk to Kelly House, environmental reporter at Bridge Michigan, about the debate happening over nuclear energy in Lansing.

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