Opinion by Pastor Phil Snider Springfield News-Leader May 26, 2016 Over the last few years I’ve been part of several conversations related to predatory payday lending reform in Missouri, and as these reforms continue to move forward at a rapid pace — even in the face of big money interests that don’t have the well-being…
Monday, May 23, 2016 By Michael Cooper Industry representatives say payday lenders provide necessary service to customers. SPRINGFIELD — Local church leaders want Springfield to support proposed regulations for payday lending centers, which they say are harming the working poor. However an industry spokesman says payday loans provide a service to customers who often don’t…
May 18, 2016 For John Miller, his proclaimed faith and profession in law collide when he serves his church, Platte Woods UMC, and volunteers with Communities Creating Opportunity. “What drives me is the people I’ve met firsthand, from my friend to the other folks I’ve met over the past few years.” Miller finds purpose in…
The Reporter May, 21, 2016 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Wednesday it plans to present new proposed payday lending rules on June 2 in Kansas City. The announcement comes a week after Google announced that effective July 13, it will ban all ads from payday lenders. You can read the full story…