Regulators disallowing utility payments at payday loan stations.

Allowing monopoly companies to use payday loan stations gives legitimacy to predatory business and facilitates the use of high interest loads to pay for necessary services.

Its vitally important to have consumer groups who are willing to advocate for and push for policies that protect citizens from predatory businesses. Support Consumers Council of Missouri along with AARP Missouri, Empower Missouri and other advocates who fight for what’s right.

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2016/09/15/missouri-regulators-disallow-utility-payments-at.html?ana=twt

St. Louis Community Credit Union is opening a South City branch in Benton Park West. SLCCU is working to combat payday lending and check cashing, to put mainstream banking in the hands of people who are otherwise underserved by traditional financial institutions.

St. Louis Community Credit Union Building New Branch in Benton Park West

The Affordable Care Act made health insurance accessible for millions of Americans. But rising rates, a lack of transparency in policy changes and little oversight in the process puts the entire system at risk.

Rates in MO are rising by alarming rates and the data behind these rates hikes are questionable.

http://acasignups.net/16/06/01/2017-rate-request-early-look-missouri

Regulators have issued a scathing report outlining increasing rates and improperly allocated costs by Laclede Gas. Its time to open a formal PSC hearing.