Year: 2020
Gov. Parson signs broadband bill, puts $50m into expansion efforts
/On July 2, Gov. Mike Parson signed an important broadband bill into law and announced that $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds will go toward broadband expansion. The COVID-19 […]
Read more »Setting the stage for workforce recovery: Gov. Parson signs House Bill 2046
/As Missourians seek to return to work in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis, a new state law signed by Gov. Mike Parson will help create more flexibility in […]
Read more »Stop job-crushing lawsuits: Gov. Parson signs legal climate reforms into law
/Gov. Mike Parson has signed a critical piece of legislation to reform Missouri’s job-crushing legal climate. The governor signed Senate Bill 591 into law on July 1 during stops in […]
Read more »Missouri Chamber STEM Signing Day goes virtual, awards $25,000 in scholarships
/On June 26, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized outstanding students from across the state for committing to further their education in the fields of science, technology, engineering […]
Read more »Open for lawsuits: Missouri lags in offering COVID-19 liability protection
/As more and more states enact measures to stop opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits, Missouri now stands out for its inaction. COVID-19 lawsuits are a growing threat in Missouri and across the […]
Read more »New report reveals how Medicaid expansion would impact Missouri
/On August 4, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to decide whether the state expands its Medicaid program. Amendment 2 would require that Missouri provide Medicaid coverage to individuals earning […]
Read more »Missouri Chamber to honor students pursing STEM careers
/On June 26, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will recognize outstanding students from across the state for committing to further their education in the fields of science, technology, […]
Read more »Missouri Chamber endorses Amendment 2: Medicaid expansion
/The following statement is from Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports Amendment 2 as […]
Read more »Ameren to help attract new businesses with new economic development grant program
/Up to 10 communities in Missouri could benefit from a new program from Ameren Missouri designed to make it easier to attract new businesses across the utility’s service area. Communities […]
Read more »Missouri Business and the Promise of Punitive Damages Reform
/By Victor E. Schwartz, co-chair, Public Policy Group, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Governor Mike Parson has significant legislation on his desk to improve justice with respect to punitive damage […]
Read more »More than 500 co-signers join call for special session to stop COVID-19 lawsuits
/Underscoring the need for urgent action, more than 500 Missouri businesses, organizations and individuals have signed a letter asking Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session and address the […]
Read more »Missouri Chamber asks Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session on COVID-19 lawsuits
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has delivered an urgent letter to Gov. Mike Parson requesting that he call lawmakers back to Jefferson City to address the growing problem […]
Read more »Lawmakers pass bill to improve Missouri’s gas infrastructure
/Natural gas is a critical resource that most Missourians and businesses rely on as part of their daily lives. It’s an essential fuel that enables heating and cooking at homes […]
Read more »Setting the stage for workforce recovery: House Bill 2046 sent to Gov. Parson
/More than half-a-million Missourians have lost their jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis. As the state works toward a strong recovery, Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation to […]
Read more »Unemployment and returning to work
/As businesses begin to reopen after the conclusion of the Stay Home Missouri order on May 4, many employers have questions about calling staff members back to work who have […]
Read more »Uniting for Recovery: Senate passes workforce provisions to aid economic revival
/The COVID-19 health crisis has left 450,000 Missourians out of work and created significant new challenges for employers seeking to reopen their doors. In an effort to aid this recovery, […]
Read more »Lawmakers consider HB 1768 to help Missouri expand broadband access
/Missouri is ranked 42nd nationally in access to broadband internet, according to the Missouri 2030 Dashboard. With the understanding that broadband is a critical resource for growing businesses, the Missouri […]
Read more »Missouri Legislature passes supplemental budget with billions in COVID-19 funding
/The Missouri General Assembly has passed a historic $6 billion supplemental budget bill to fund the state through the end of the fiscal year and help the state fight COVID-19. The […]
Read more »PPE still needed—How businesses can help during coronavirus
/As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly, more personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for medical caregivers and first responders who will come in contact with patients. From donating existing supplies […]
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