Year: 2021
Employee or contractor? Bill would bring clarity
/The rise of the gig economy and contract-based projects can sometimes create tricky situations for employers when it comes to classifying some workers as employees and others as independent contractors. […]
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Leveling the playing field to help Missouri’s brick-and-mortar businesses survive a global pandemic
/Missouri retail businesses face a big disadvantage against many internet sellers that are not required to collect sales tax on goods sold in our state. The Missouri Chamber is advocating […]
Read more »Establishing Targeted Industrial Manufacturing Enhancement Zones
/Sen. Lincoln Hough is on a mission to create TIME Zones in Missouri. Don’t be misled by the acronym; his bill has nothing to do with how people set their […]
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Bill under consideration by Senate committee could revolutionize delivery
/Having packages delivered could become faster and more convenient than ever for Missourians, thanks to a bill under consideration by the Senate transportation committee. Sen. Lincoln Hough is a Republican […]
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House committee advances changes to Second Injury Fund rules
/The workers’ compensation system in Missouri was established to pay for medical care and other benefits for workers who have been injured on the job. This week, a House committee voted […]
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Transportation funding needed: Missouri Senate begins talks on a solution
/As the state with the seventh largest transportation system — yet funding that ranks 45th in the nation — Missouri’s infrastructure is in dire need of investment. Missouri lawmakers are […]
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Committee considers bill to upgrade Missouri’s aging water infrastructure
/It’s a well known fact in Missouri’s business community that the future prosperity of our state is tied to our ability to support the maintenance and expansion of vital infrastructure. […]
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Olivia Louderman joins Missouri Chamber
/The Missouri Chamber team is excited to welcome Olivia Louderman as Director of Conferences and Webinars. Louderman brings a strong background in event management and communication to the Missouri Chamber. […]
Read more »Tweak to 529 savings plans could boost apprenticeship
/The Missouri MOST 529 education savings plan has long been a vital tool that has helped Missourians save for higher education expenses. A bill being considered by a Missouri Senate […]
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Inside Missouri’s Apprenticeship Revolution
/Apprenticeships are booming in Missouri. As Missouri businesses continue to search for the skilled workforce they need, more organizations are turning to this time tested — yet suddenly cutting-edge — […]
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Getting ahead of the wave: With lawsuits on the rise, Missouri Chamber fights to curb frivolous COVID-19 litigation
/It’s not hard to see it coming. While Missouri continues to confront the immediate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, another concern is rising on the horizon: an incoming wave of […]
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Thanking the Unsung Heroes
/Guest column by Michael Train & James Carter As we have witnessed throughout this crisis, beyond the noble efforts of health care workers around the globe, there is yet another […]
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Dan Mehan: Stopping the wave
/There are many challenges ahead as lawmakers begin the 2021 Legislative Session. But one issue should be clear cut: The legislature must immediately act to stop opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits. Unlike […]
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Missouri is in session: Governor, House Speaker call for COVID-19 liability protections
/The 2021 Missouri Legislative Session is off to a strong start as Gov. Mike Parson and new House Speaker Rob Vescovo both took time on the opening day to call […]
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