More families can get utility help

The guidelines are much less strict this year on who qualifies for help paying their natural gas bills. Luck says the federal government has given Missouri $50 million dollars to give out this year–normally it’s half that amount. With the extra money, comes extra leeway. Families making up to 150% of the poverty level can qualify. Usually it’s 125%. Families can also get more money this year than they have in year’s past.