Trump’s spending bill: 6 ways Missouri utility costs are affected

The curated articles all discuss how changes in federal spending and policy under President Trump’s administration impact the cost of utilities in Missouri. They focus on the connections between national decisions and everyday expenses for Missouri residents.

One source explains how the removal of clean energy tax credits changes the financial outlook for solar panel and electric vehicle investments, making renewable home upgrades less attractive. Energy analysts project that Missouri households could see their utility bills increase by $130 each year by 2030 and by $640 by 2035. Another article highlights how the bill increases oil and gas leasing and ends incentives that encouraged lower energy consumption. Cuts to public broadcasting in the state are also noted as a result of the new spending priorities. Local aid groups report that more people already have trouble paying utility bills and expect this problem to worsen as support for clean energy and efficiency is reduced.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, celebrates a victory over the Cubs with third baseman Maikel Garcia on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. By Kamil Krzaczynski

NO. 1: SALVADOR PEREZ CONTINUES HIS RESURGENCE AS ROYALS PUMMEL CUBS AT WRIGLEY FIELD

Royals captain Salvador Perez is on a remarkable hot streak. | Published July 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

NO. 2: TRUMP’S NEW BUDGET SUPERCHARGES THE US DEFICIT. HERE’S HOW WE DIG OUT | OPINION

The richest 1% of Americans hold 31% of our total wealth. In 1968, it was about 20%, and they paid higher taxes. | Opinion | Published July 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Mick

Attendees took closer looks at a Lucid Gravity, one of the electric vehicles that will use Panasonic batteries, during the grand opening of the new Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant on Monday, July 14, 2025 in De Soto, Kansas. By Dominick Williams

NO. 3: TRUMP IS WORKING AGAINST CLEAN ENERGY. ALL KC SUFFERS IN THE LONG RUN | OPINION

De Soto’s Panasonic battery factory, GM’s Fairfax car plant and Kansas City’s solar farm could all be affected dramatically. | Opinion | Published July 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Miller

Royals designated hitter Salvador Perez, left, and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino celebrate a Perez home run (Pasquantino homered twice, too) during KC’s win against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. By David Banks

NO. 4: ROYALS FLEX MUSCLE IN CRUSHING CUBS: THREE TAKEAWAYS FROM SERIES WIN AT WRIGLEY

The Royals won the series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field and knocked Chicago out of first place in the NL Central. | Published July 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez takes the field for introductions during the opening day game Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 5: KANSAS CITY ROYALS CALL UP MJ MELENDEZ AS ROAD TRIP NEARS CONCLUSION IN CHICAGO

Look who’s back for another crack at the big leagues. | Published July 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

NO. 6: STAR POLITICS: MO UTILITY BILLS HIT HARDEST BY TRUMP’S BILL, STUDY SAYS

Today, we’re taking a closer look at just how much Missouri energy bills are expected to surge after the passage of President Trump’s spending bill. | Published July 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt Kelly, Glenn E. Rice

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