by Dana Ripper and Maxine Gill, MCE Policy Coordinator On Thursday May 29, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources hosted a public hearing discussing seven proposed poultry CAFOs in Lawrence and Newton counties. Missourians from across the state who strongly opposed these CAFOs gathered at the Pierce City High School Gymnasium to make their voices…
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See Event Details Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Kansas City Public Library; Northeast BranchMCE is hosting our next Kansas City Eco-Org Networking Event for organizations in the Kansas City region that are working to improve our environment. The…
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2025 Legislative Session: Wins and Losses, Work Moving Forward
Written by our 2025 Legislative Intern, Kade Carnes. Thank you, Kade, for your incredible work this session! As of May 16th 2025, Missouri concluded its spring legislative session. As the dust from this most recent session settles, MCE wanted to highlight the hardfought wins and losses. MCE submitted ~65 pieces of testimony either online or…
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By Makenna Nickens This article was originally published in our Spring Alert Newsletter that was delivered to MCE members in April 2025. Donate and Join now to start receiving your newsletter, other benefits, and to support our mission! For almost 20 years, the iconic Kansas City Star Press Pavilion has been a facet of the…
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