SEMO Electric Cooperative's leaders and team recently convened at the Missouri Capitol for the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives’ annual legislative conference in Jefferson City. This crucial event provides an opportunity for Missouri’s electric cooperatives to engage directly with elected officials, offering insights into the challenges and priorities shaping our mission of delivering dependable and affordable electricity and broadband services. Legislators, while vital decision-makers, may not possess in-depth knowledge of the evolving energy and broadband landscape. Therefore, SEMO Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors and staff actively participate in face-to-face discussions with legislators, emphasizing key concerns such as grid reliability, rural broadband expansion, electric distribution and transmission costs, and the governance of electric cooperatives.
Director Carla Moore (center) provides an overview of legislative concerns to Representative Donnie Brown during the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives' 2024 Legislative Conference.Team SEMO's Loyd Rice (center) discusses pending legislation with Senator Jason Bean’s Chief of Staff Kyle Aubuchon during the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives' 2024 Legislative Conference.Team SEMO's Loyd Rice (center) discusses pending legislation with Senator Jason Bean’s Chief of Staff Kyle Aubuchon during the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives' 2024 Legislative Conference.Representatives from SEMO Electric Cooperative meet with Representative Jamie Burger during the 2024 Legislative Conference of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. Photo (left to right): Director Tim Coppage, Director Myron Hawes, Director John Bledsoe, Director Dennis Fowler, Director Carla Moore, Rep. Burger, Gina Trout, Dannett Cooper, Director Dicky Hanor, The Stars and Stripes Museum and Library’s Executive Director Laura Dumey, Director Keith Haynes, Director Von Priggel, Jared Kelley, Loyd Rice, and Sean Vanslyke.SEMO Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors and staff meet with Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe during the 2024 Legislative Conference of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives at Jefferson City. Photo (left to right): Jared Kelley, Director Tim Coppage, Director Carla Moore, Director Myron Hawes, Gina Trout, Director Von Priggel, Lt. Governor Kehoe, Loyd Rice, Dannett Cooper, Director John Bledsoe, Director Dicky Hanor, Director Dennis Fowler, Sean Vanslyke, and Director Keith Haynes.Representatives from SEMO Electric Cooperative meet with Senator Holly Thompson-Rehder during the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives' 2024 Legislative Conference.Representatives from SEMO Electric Cooperative meet with Representative Barry Hovis during the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives' 2024 Legislative Conference.
