Mike Kehoe: “The damage has overwhelmed local communities, placing a tremendous burden on them that far exceeds their capacity to…”

Economic development and growth rely on the availability of affordable, reliable electricity.

Today's action brings clarity to Missouri's farmers and truckers who are working hard to deliver goods and keep our economy moving while facing higher diesel costs.

What happens here doesn’t just matter to the people of St. Louis or Kansas City, or Springfield, or the small towns across our state,” Kehoe said. “People around the country are watching to see what Missouri does.

Thanks to action at the federal level by President Trump, haulers in Missouri will now be able to utilize tax-free diesel fuel on any road in Missouri for any purpose.