Missouri lawmaker challenges proposed Ameren rate hike

A St. Louis County lawmaker is asking state regulators to take a closer look at Ameren Missouri’s proposed rate increase, arguing that residential customers should not be responsible for costs tied to growing electricity demand from data centers and other large users.
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