Consumers Council of Missouri

Two story brick apartment building that's longer than it is high. There's an unpainted wood fence leading to the second floor and a sign that reads Cabana Park.

A St. Ann woman died in her hot apartment. Ameren had shut off her power

Kate Grumke

Ameren Missouri has disconnected more than 100,000 households that were behind on their bills in the past year. Advocates say Missouri laws need to change to better protect people in extreme heat.

The pandemic forced many large buildings to close, including theaters, schools and stadiums. Researchers warn that the stagnant water sitting in the pipes of these buildings may have accumulated pathogens and heavy metals.

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis-area residents can weigh in on proposed Missouri American Water increase

Sarah Kellogg

A proposal by the Missouri American Water company would increase rates in areas across the state. The Missouri Public Service Commission is holding a hearing Tuesday night to get public input.

The Missouri American Water water treatment plant in Chesterfield, located on the Missouri River, can process up to 220 million gallons of water per day.

Economy & Business

St. Louis-area residents could see higher bills from Missouri American Water

Chad Davis

St. Louis County and St. Charles County residents would pay more for water service under a proposed rate increase by the Missouri American Water company.

Health, Science & Environment

Insurance rate review bill closer to law in Missouri than ever before, but will it do anything?

Legislators are scheduled to meet Thursday to consider a bill that would give Missouri’s regulating agency for insurers the chance to review health…

Health, Science & Environment

Proposed rate increases for health insurance in Missouri draw ire of consumer group

Large rate increases for health insurance may be in the works for some Missourians this year, but we won’t know the final prices for a few months. Last…