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including installing roughly 500 million solar panels by 2020 . She wants to produce enough renewable energy to power every home in the U . S . This path would ensure Missouri continues its transition away from coal power .
It ’ s unclear how much impact a major investment in solar production would have in Missouri , which is rated as having an average solar resource compared with other states , according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory .
In addition to energy policy , Missouri businesses will have to adjust to the next president ’ s workforce ideas . The need to improve Missouri ’ s workforce is one of the top business concerns in the state . Only 44 percent of Missouri business leaders said they are satisfied with the availability of skilled workers , according to a Gallup survey commissioned as part of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry ’ s Missouri 2030 strategic plan .
Clinton would address this problem with a program she calls the New College Compact , which would eliminate college tuition for most students and help make college debt-free . She has also proposed boosting technical training and other workforce development programs .
“ Companies are already partnering with universities and education providers to create degree programs outside of traditional settings , so that students can obtain skills directly relevant to career placements ,” according to a policy paper released by the Clinton campaign . “ Hillary will enable students to use federal student aid in these types of new programs , as long as they are accountable and have proven track records of success .”
Trump has said he wants to see more competition in education , with less federal oversight . He strongly opposes the Common Core State Standards .
“ We cannot have the bureaucrats in Washington telling you how to manage your child ’ s education ,” Trump said in a video on his campaign website . “ Common Core is a total disaster . We can ’ t let it continue .”
Some of Trump ’ s most defined workforce proposals are intertwined with his position on immigration . Many of his ideas in this area are aimed at compelling businesses to hire American workers before looking outside the borders . He wants to retool the government ’ s high-tech guest worker program to ensure companies are paying guest workers the same wages as American workers . He would also end a visa program for foreign youth and instead insist that companies hire inner-city youth .
Trump has also proposed making all employers use the federal E-Verify system . E-Verify use is not currently required for most Missouri companies . Clinton has not stated a position on E-Verify .
In recent years , Missouri has also debated the issue of the minimum wage . Clinton supports phasing in a raise for minimum-wage workers to $ 15 per hour while studying the impacts of the increase . In interviews and debate remarks , Trump has agreed with keeping the minimum wage as is or raising it as high as $ 10 per hour . He has said he prefers that states set their own minimum wages .
Regarding paid leave , Clinton is proposing expanding benefits to allow for up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave . According to her plan , this would be paid for by new taxes , including what she calls a Fair Share Surcharge on people who make more than $ 5 million per year . Trump is proposing to provide six weeks of paid leave .
Business-minded voters should also consider the influence the next president will have over the future of the Supreme Court . Nominating a replacement for former Justice Antonin Scalia , who died earlier this year , will be one of the first responsibilities of the next president . Trump has publicly released a list of potential nominees . Clinton has not released a list of names of people she would consider forwarding to the Senate for confirmation .
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