Thursday, May 15, marked the end of the 2025 legislative session. Throughout the course of the session, lawmakers introduced more than 2,600 bills and resolutions between the House of Representatives and the Senate for discussion and debate. Of those measures, 67 proposals were truly agreed to and finally passed. By comparison, the Legislature passed 46 measures in 2024.

Ameren Missouri recently announced a series of updates to customer assistance programs and process changes aimed at helping those impacted by the May 16 severe weather. These updates and changes are in addition to the $1 million in aid already pledged by the company.

Ameren Missouri announces it is nearing completion of a Smart Energy Plan project designed to support greater reliability for more than 9,000 customers in St. Louis' Dogtown neighborhood. The project involves multiple infrastructure upgrades designed to harden the area's electric grid, making it more resilient and reliable during storms, such as the May 16 tornado that touched down in Forest Park. Among the customers supported by these upgrades is the St. Louis Zoo.

With a background in education and a deep connection to Missouri agriculture, Rep. Brad Pollitt, R-Sedalia, brings a practical, grounded perspective to policymaking.