Fitzwater looks to restrict solar energy projects to protect Missouri farmland – Jefferson City News Tribune


A Holts Summit senator wants “parameters” on how large solar projects may be built in Missouri.
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater, R-Holts Summit, presented to committee a bill that would create stricter provisions on the construction of solar farms.
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Lizbeth Garcia is the state government and Lincoln University reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She mostly writes about state agencies, the Missouri legislature and features on Lincoln University. Lizbeth joined the News Tribune in June 2025 after graduating from Missouri State University. She is an Ozarks native, attends concerts whenever she can and loves Taylor Swift. She can be reached at 573-761-0251 or [email protected].

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