Missouri lawmakers consider breaking up electric monopolies like Evergy to lower utility prices ^54.4%

KCUR - By Jana Rose Schleis - 4/1/2026, 9:00 AM

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Missouri lawmakers considered a bill Tuesday that would create competitive market for energy, so customers can choose from multiple providers. Evergy pushed back against the legislation, arguing that it could cause confusion. Sen. Nick Schroer (R-Defiance) stepped up to a microphone in a Missouri state capitol hearing room Tuesday to ask... more