MO Consumers Council

Consumers Advocating for Accountability. We push for fairness and fight consumer injustices such as predatory lending and unnecessary utility rate hikes.

[City of Saint Louis Water Division @STLWaterDiv]

We appreciate Consumers Council of Missouri for inviting us to their community event last night at the O'Fallon Rec Complex. Special Assistant Spencer Gould spoke to a crowd that included Alderman Michael Browning about the future of your municipal water.

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Missourians are feeling the squeeze from rising utility bills as new legislation allows more rate increases. Many families, even retirees, are struggling to keep up.
Read more: https://t.co/jKtejMJkhx
Learn more: https://t.co/zXDPr6D7EO

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Consumer Thursdays Episode 2 is live.
Produced by Antonio Weston and hosted by George Robnett, this episode features John Coffman sharing insights on the rising cost of utilities in Missouri and what it means for households.
Watch here 👉 https://t.co/K38awWDPXy
#ConsumerThursday

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Consumer Thursdays is here.
📷 https://t.co/K38awWDPXy

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Electricity prices keep rising nationwide, putting real pressure on families. Power shutoffs are surging as bills climb faster than incomes. Americans are paying 11% more for electricity since January, and costs are up 37% in Missouri alone. Read more: https://t.co/ZltRKOL8qE

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

There is still assistance left for your overdue water bills in the City of St. Louis.

Consumers Council of Missouri encourages you to apply if you're at least 90 days behind on your water bill.

🔗 https://t.co/6ZikCwIu87

#ConsumersCouncilofMissouri #WaterBillAssistance

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Want to learn more about utility rates and consumer rights in your neighborhood? Invite Consumers Council of Missouri to speak at your community meeting.
https://t.co/zXDPr6DFum
#ConsumersCouncilofMissouri #UtilityAdvocacy #MedicalDebt #EquitableBanking

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Over 80,000 households in St. Louis City pay a flat rate for water, while just over 13,000 homes are metered. Flat-rate customers often pay more than they use and never have the opportunity to conserve, while metered customers pay based on actual consumption.

IS THIS FAIR?

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

This critical program keeps 114K+ Missouri families warm and powered. The Trump Administration’s plan to zero out LIHEAP funding could leave them in the cold. We can’t let that happen.
🔗https://t.co/aXqH0nv6gs
More info: https://t.co/zXDPr6DFum

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Need help with past due water bills? Were you financially affected by Covid-19?

Visit https://t.co/KykKkYmnoh for the latest updates on our Water Affordability Program. #ConsumersCouncilofMissouri #CCM #WaterAffordability #StLouis

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

@MaryShannonMSW spoke at Southside Wellness Center about SLU and Wash U physician groups suing patients over bills averaging $2,000, some as low as $104, often targeting lower-income, majority-Black ZIP codes. If you think you’ve been affected, email [email protected].

[Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD, FASCO @fumikochino]

🚨This @MaryShannonMSW 📄 examines St Louis physician practices who SUE their patients.

There are inequitable impacts of #medicaldebt collection. Areas with higher % of Black residents & lower incomes face ⬆️lawsuits, ⬆️judgments, & ⬆️wage garnishment.

https://t.co/driOLIziLG

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Trouble with insurance after the May 16 tornado?
Call the Missouri Insurance Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 for help with claims and coverage issues.
The state can investigate complaints and help you understand your rights.
#May16Storm #InsuranceHelp #MOConsumers

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Behind on your STL water bill?
Help’s coming. Apply Aug 20 for up to $500 off.
Shutoffs return Sept 1.
https://t.co/RNZzgtrt3u
https://t.co/VVC0F91EpC
https://t.co/0fMOjE6JI9

#STL #WaterHelp #ConsumersCouncilofMissouri

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

Missourians face rising utility bills—just as federal aid may vanish. Trump aims to cut LIHEAP funding , which helped 130K+ households. Ameren hiked rates 12%. A new law may add $1,115/year.
“There’s no relief from energy inflation in sight.” Sandy Padgett
https://t.co/p2ScabidhF

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

SLU & WashU sued nearly 1,000 patients for medical debt.

87% default judgments
48% of garnishments hit Black zip codes (22% of population)
Over $1M in judgments pursued
Smallest debt: $104
Study by CCM & CSD: https://t.co/TtodEvr0Gw
#EndMedicalDebt #HealthJustice

[MO Consumers Council @MOconsumer]

💧Water is a Right—not a Luxury.
In St. Louis, flat-rate bills, old pipes & no public input are failing our communities.
We’re fighting for metered billing, financial help & transparency.
Let’s fix STL’s water system.
👉 Follow @MOconsumer for updates.
#STLWater #WaterJustice

[Tracy McCreery @TracyMcCreery]

A St. Ann woman died in hot apartment. Ameren had shut off power
The human body just can't tolerate temperatures at high levels for long periods
Consumers Council advocating for summer-long moratorium https://t.co/VHlEmSzxu1 #moleg @MOconsumer