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Senate makes progress on workforce priorities

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The first bill perfected in the Missouri Senate this year is a key workforce priority for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. On Feb. 16, Senators gave first round […]

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Tyranny? Missouri Chamber pushes back in vaccination policy debate

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry continued to push back against government overreach this week as lawmakers worked to advance legislation to limit workplace vaccination policies. In the wake […]

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Two small legal reforms would make big improvement to court fairness

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This week, a House committee took a look at two legal reform proposals to bring more fairness to cases involving employers. COLLATERAL SOURCE When a plaintiff wins an injury lawsuit, […]

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SB 652 keeps Missouri in the running to become World Cup host

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A Senate committee has unanimously passed a bill to help keep Missouri in the running to become a host of the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament. Kansas City, Mo. is […]

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Transportation leaders and stakeholders gathering Feb. 18 in Kansas City for Missouri Chamber’s statewide Transportation Future Summit

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It’s an exciting time in Missouri to be involved with transportation! On Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, transportation leaders and stakeholders will gather in Kansas City for the Missouri Chamber of […]

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Government overreach: House committees vote on workplace vaccine policy bills

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Despite serious concerns from the employer community, the Judiciary Committee in the Missouri House of Representatives has advanced anti-business legislation on workplace vaccination policies. More than 30 bills have been […]

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House committee considers cybersecurity grants for Missouri businesses

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A unique new proposal to offer grants to Missouri businesses of all sizes to shore up their cybersecurity is making its way through the legislature. House Bill 2436 calls for […]

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House begins discussion on Fast Track extension

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With Missouri employers confronting a growing talent shortage, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is arguing that now is not the time to let an innovative workforce training program […]

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Missouri Chamber fights attempt to overturn transportation funding measure

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The Missouri Chamber is fighting an effort to overturn 2021 legislation that was implemented to invest much-needed funds in statewide and local transportation projects. This important new law is phasing […]

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Missouri House committees get down to business on workforce

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Amid a labor shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, Missouri House committees are working quickly to make progress on policies that will help educate and train Missouri workers for in-demand jobs. […]

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Reforming the unemployment system to get Missourians back to work

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With labor shortages being reported across Missouri, a state Senate committee is considering legislation to get unemployed Missourians back into the workforce. A recent poll by the Missouri Chamber of […]

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