Chamber & Capitol News

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Missouri Chamber and the capitol.

Legislators look to improve Missouri Works economic development program

April 12, 2024

Lawmakers are considering a bill to improve Missouri’s top incentive tool for business expansion and retention. HB 2479 is sponsored by Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal). The legislation makes changes to […]

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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to prevent local government overreach

April 12, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation to prevent government overreach into business practices at the local level. HB 2866, sponsored by Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-Belton), was […]

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Senate committee hears crime prevention legislation supported by Missouri Chamber

April 12, 2024

A comprehensive public safety bill passed by the Missouri House in February is now making its way through the Senate. HB 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin). The Missouri Chamber of […]

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House budget prioritizes infrastructure investment

April 05, 2024

The Missouri House has passed a spending plan which includes funding for several key business priorities backed by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including money to improve Interstate […]

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Regulatory Sandbox Act moving through Senate after House passage

April 05, 2024

A bill that would nurture new business ideas is one step closer to passage. The House passed HB 1960, known as the Regulatory Sandbox Act, earlier this year, and it […]

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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to reduce recidivism

March 28, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism by making it easier to have a criminal record expunged. Senate and House committees heard a […]

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Missouri Chamber backs tax credits for critical mineral mining

March 28, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a bill that would help spur economic development and decrease U.S. dependence on foreign microchip and energy production. Known as the […]

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Missouri Chamber continues fight against threat to businesses’ intellectual property

March 28, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a business mandate that could jeopardize manufacturers’ intellectual property. Known as a “right to repair” bill, HB 2475 is intended to […]

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Top 6: What to Watch in the Second Half of the Legislative Session

March 21, 2024

Lawmakers return to work on Monday after their annual spring break. In these final eight weeks, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s governmental affairs team will be at the […]

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