The good news is that St. Louis is so close to the Illinois border that Tesla could simply open its service center for St. Louis in O'Fallon, IL or Fairview Heights, IL. We'd be HAPPY to have Tesla here in the Metro East, and it would basically take the money away from Missouri. Stupid politicians.
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"Trouble in Missouri"
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Bradleybang
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Another laugh or cry moment. On 4/21/14 Wasson wrote this
Senator Jay Wasson
"Encouraging Growth in High-Tech Industries in Missouri
We face an ever-changing economy, fueled more and more by growth in science and technology based industries. As a state, it’s critical that we not only help existing high-tech and innovative employers expand, but bring more of these cutting edge businesses—and 21st Century jobs—to the state. The question is, and remains, how? "
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I believe Liz has reached out to the St. Louis news outlets already and I have as well. If you live in the St. Louis area, might be a good thing for you to reach out to their news tips line and talk about the impact on you as well.
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Evan, looks like Wasson lives in Nixa? Any chance you can use local pressure? Might be good to contact Springfield news outlets as well.
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Evan, looks like Wasson lives in Nixa? Any chance you can use local pressure? Might be good to contact Springfield news outlets as well.
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Liz G
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Everyone please take time to retweet this thread and the Tesla blog with the hash tag #SaveMOTeslas
Thanks
Thanks
GoBlue88
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Peter_M
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The public policy that this amendment to the bill is purportedly trying to uphold is:
Source: http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C400-499/4070000811.HTM
The full text of the statute being amended can be found here: http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/statutes.htm#T19
Pretty ironic...
Source: http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C400-499/4070000811.HTM
The full text of the statute being amended can be found here: http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/statutes.htm#T19
Liz G
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Ok, planning continues on the Convergence of Teslas in Jeff City.
Watch regional thread for details. Tesla Owners to Converge on Jefferson City, MO
Event will start around 9 am with a meeting with Tesla reps.
Watch regional thread for details. Tesla Owners to Converge on Jefferson City, MO
Event will start around 9 am with a meeting with Tesla reps.
I have received a call back from representative Elmer and he gave me his cell phone, so I will call him back later this morning. I do not know Jay Wasson personally and since this has already passed the Senate don't know that contacting him at this point would be much use, but certainly if it goes back to the Senate I will be on his ass.
The Springfield News-Leader tracked me down on this story somehow and I spent 30 minutes on the phone with that reporter and invited him to come see the car for some photos and such.
I have emails/messages out to the two largest TV stations in Springfield as well as one of the smaller ones.
The Springfield News-Leader tracked me down on this story somehow and I spent 30 minutes on the phone with that reporter and invited him to come see the car for some photos and such.
I have emails/messages out to the two largest TV stations in Springfield as well as one of the smaller ones.
Liz G
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Thanks efusco.
I have yet to hear back from any of the St. Louis stations. I know FlasherZ also sent them emails. Hopefully they will reach out to one of us. As soon as details are finalized for the Convergence on Jeff City I will be send a follow up email to each of the news stations.
I have yet to hear back from any of the St. Louis stations. I know FlasherZ also sent them emails. Hopefully they will reach out to one of us. As soon as details are finalized for the Convergence on Jeff City I will be send a follow up email to each of the news stations.
Skotty
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I contacted my representative about it. I might also look at joining the get together in Jeff City on Monday.
Liz G
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bluefuego
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Been emailing/FB'ing my reps and bill reps last night and this morning... funny how my words have progressed from polite to a bit more no holds barred. I am figuring the latter will get more attention. 
I'm glad that some media is picking this up. I am very disappointed that the local (St. Louis) news affiliates have not been. Did see this in Bloomberg Businessweek though.
I'm glad that some media is picking this up. I am very disappointed that the local (St. Louis) news affiliates have not been. Did see this in Bloomberg Businessweek though.
Is this the one?
Complaints flare at bill that would affect Tesla sales
Edit: It seems Glen Kolkmeyer was either in on it, or is afraid the bill will get scrapped? either way he seems to be supporting the change to his bill
Also, we get final confirmation that Mike Kehoe is the one who wrote the language.
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Liz G
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Just got the Business Blog email from Stltoday.com (St. Louis Post Dispatch).
They've picked up the story.
Electric car maker alleges `sneak attack' in Missouri legislature by auto dealers : News
Would like to thank Jan, one of our STL members, for writing them.
They've picked up the story.
Electric car maker alleges `sneak attack' in Missouri legislature by auto dealers : News
Would like to thank Jan, one of our STL members, for writing them.
Just got off of a 20 min call with Rep. Elmer, he is going to vote against the bill.
Here's the News-Leader online story:
Springfield News-Leader
They're coming over now to take photos of me with the Model S for the print (and maybe updated online) story.
Emailed Jay Wasson, but Elmer reinforced that energy needs to be focused on the House right now...if a vote can be delayed until next Friday passes it won't be voted on this session. The House can also refuse to vote on the bill with the changes and then it will go to committee and they'll have to vote on whatever the committee decides the language should be--that would be bad as that committee will have 5 Senators and 3 reps and will likely be loaded with those for the bill.
Both Tesla and the dealers' lobbies are pushing hard to get this through...call your reps, email is OK, but easier to ignore...call their office and leave a number and your feelings on this. We can stop this thing.
Here's the News-Leader online story:
Springfield News-Leader
They're coming over now to take photos of me with the Model S for the print (and maybe updated online) story.
Emailed Jay Wasson, but Elmer reinforced that energy needs to be focused on the House right now...if a vote can be delayed until next Friday passes it won't be voted on this session. The House can also refuse to vote on the bill with the changes and then it will go to committee and they'll have to vote on whatever the committee decides the language should be--that would be bad as that committee will have 5 Senators and 3 reps and will likely be loaded with those for the bill.
Both Tesla and the dealers' lobbies are pushing hard to get this through...call your reps, email is OK, but easier to ignore...call their office and leave a number and your feelings on this. We can stop this thing.
McDermott was one of those I emailed last night. Glad to see they included the "follow-the-money" angle.
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