House perfects bill making damage or theft of wired telecom infrastructure a felony Lawmakers approved amendments and perfected HB 2383 to add wired telecommunications infrastructure (including copper and fiber) to critical-infrastructure protections, scale penalties by value and service interruption, and make scrap-dealer provisions enforceable.

Missouri lawmakers are taking a stand against utility theft by perfecting a bill that elevates penalties and introduces community service options for low-level offenders.

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State auditor mandates utility reimbursements for road maintenance relocations State highways commission directs utility reimbursement for road maintenance and relocation costs

Missouri's House Bill 661 could revolutionize how utility relocations are handled during road projects, but will it strike the right balance between efficiency and fairness?

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Public Service Commission sets new winter utility service regulations Public service commission prohibits gas and electric service disconnections during cold weather threats.

Missouri's Senate Bill 4 could change the game for residents during freezing winters by preventing utility disconnections when they need heat the most.

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Public Service Commission mandates opt-out process for advanced utility meters Commission requires utilities to allow customers to opt out of advanced meters by 2026

Missouri's Senate Bill 4 is set to give residents the power to choose between advanced utility meters and traditional ones, igniting a heated debate on privacy and energy efficiency.

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Commission approves alternative utility rate based on household burden Commission allows special rate discounts for residential customers based on utility burden

Missouri's Senate Bill 4 could revolutionize how utility rates are set, offering much-needed relief for families struggling with high bills—will it succeed in making a difference?

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Commission evaluates new rate proposals for gas and water corporations Commission holds hearings on proposed rates and regulations for utility companies

Missouri's Senate Bill 4 could change the game for utility rates, giving more power to the Public Service Commission to protect consumers from unjustified hikes.

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Legislators enforce fair pricing standards for utility corporations Legislators mandate just charges from utility corporations for services provided.

Missouri's Senate Bill 4 could revolutionize how utility companies charge for essential services, ensuring fairness and transparency for all residents.

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Regulatory changes approved for electrical corporations' depreciation and return practices Electrical corporations may now defer 85% of depreciation expense under new regulations.

Missouri's House Bill 569 could dramatically alter electric utility finances, allowing corporations to defer 85% of depreciation expenses—will consumers pay the price?

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Missouri House Bill 475 reforms eminent domain laws for utility companies Representative Pollitt introduces legislation to amend eminent domain regulations for utilities.

Missouri's House Bill 475 could reshape how utility companies acquire land, sparking fierce debate over property rights and infrastructure expansion.

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