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…
Read More2025 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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AI and Data Centers in Kansas City
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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2025 Spring Alert Newsletter
Amidst Federal Uncertainty, MoDNR Should Keep Statewide PCB Protections
By Maxine Gill, MCE Policy Coordinator This week, the comment period is closing on MoDNR’s proposal to rescind a statewide regulation governing Polychlorinated Biphenyls, or PCBs– a group of highly toxic, potent, and persistent chemicals. Due to their flame-resistance, chemical stability, and effective insulation properties, PCBs were used in electrical equipment, industrial materials, some pesticides,…
Read MoreRobert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Would Risk Harm to Missouri’s People
MCE’s Policy Coordinator Maxine Gill recently sent a letter to U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, asking them to vote against the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secertary of HHS. Read her letter below.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2024: Webinar on Harms of Sludge, PFAS, and How to Take Action
Join MCE and partners to learn about industrial wastewater sludge and PFAS, the public health concerns for each, and what action you can take to protect you and your community! When: Monday, December 16, 2024 – 5:30-7:00 pm. Where: Register for the Zoom webinar here. Speakers: Melissa Vatterott, Director of Policy & Strategy – Missouri…
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