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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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“Let business decide” movement gains momentum

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Nearly 300 Missouri employers, led by the Missouri Chamber, have co-signed a letter urging legislators to set aside anti-business proposals that would dictate workplace vaccine policy. Sign the letter here. […]

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Bill would give Missouri adults chance to earn high school diploma, open door to more job opportunities

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A new adult workforce diploma program could become part of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s toolbox with a bill proposed by Rep. Jon Patterson. A House committee […]

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Missouri Chamber launches anti-crime legislative focus

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Missouri employers are increasingly concerned about the impact of crime on the state’s economy. In response, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is bringing a new business-minded focus to […]

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Bill would help employers upskill existing workers

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A Missouri Senate committee is considering an innovative idea that would empower businesses with new ways to upskill their existing workers. Under Senate Bill 760, the state would help employers […]

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Building Missouri’s research and development capacity

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A bill in the Missouri Senate seeks to grow Missouri’s economy by helping businesses invest in research and development. Sen. Brian Williams, a Democrat from University City, is sponsoring Senate […]

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Protecting employers from cyberattacks

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The threat of a cyberattack looms over every Missouri business — large and small. In fact, nearly 90 percent of Missouri businesses today are concerned about cybersecurity, with roughly a […]

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Missouri Chamber pushing for restored Amtrak service

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is working in the state capitol to restore Amtrak’s service across the state to two trains per day. In January, Amtrak reduced Missouri […]

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Missouri Chamber Statement: Governor’s State of the State Address

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The following is a statement from Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “As Missourians seek to move forward from the dark days of the […]

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BREAKING: Supreme Court halts Biden vaccine mandate

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The US Supreme Court has blocked the Biden Administration from mandating COVID-19 vaccination at businesses with 100 or more employees, while allowing a similar rule for health care facilities to […]

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Extending and expanding Fast Track scholarship opportunities to get adults back into school for in-demand skills

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It’s never too late to earn a degree, but some adults simply can’t afford it. That changed for many Missourians thanks to the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. Championed by […]

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Missouri is one of only four states that let claimants stall for five years before filing a lawsuit

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Legal climate ranking is frequently a large factor weighed by site selectors and employers seeking to expand or relocate. Though the Missouri Chamber has successfully advocated for several notable legal […]

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Carol Mitchell joins Missouri Chamber as General Counsel

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that Carol Mitchell has joined its Governmental Affairs team as General Counsel. Mitchell specializes in public safety, legal climate […]

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