Month: March 2023

It has been five years since the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry released Workforce 2030, a report outlining the challenges facing employers and recommendations the state should take to […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is standing up against government overreach into the training standards of private health care providers and the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues to fight against government overreach as lawmakers work to advance legislation that would undermine vaccination policies set by private employers. This week, […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism by making it easier to have a criminal record expunged. This week, the House Judiciary Committee […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that would harm employers’ ability to protect themselves through non-compete clauses.  This week, the House Special Committee on Public Policy […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified in favor of legislation giving discounts on natural gas for large development projects. HB 1143 is sponsored by Rep. Ben Keathley […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a new regulatory burden that some lawmakers want to place on the state’s producers. HB 1169, sponsored by Rep. Holly Jones […]

Lawmakers are considering several pieces of legislation that would bring much-needed reform to Missouri’s legal system. On Tuesday, March 21, the House General Laws Committee heard testimony on five tort […]

Lawmakers return to work on Monday after their annual spring break. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s governmental affairs team will be in the Capitol for long hours over […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified against legislation regarding the liability of businesses prohibiting firearms on their premises. SB 225, sponsored by Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon), says […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified in favor of legislation that deals with the sale of businesses. SB 367 is sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville). Sen. Luetkemeyer […]

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would encourage private investment in companies looking to start and locate in Missouri. Senate Bill 413, sponsored by Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), creates […]

A Missouri Senate committee recently heard testimony on an innovative legislative package which would increase the capacity of child care providers and help businesses offer child care benefits to support […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation that would encourage the use of in-state companies for the construction of new electric transmission lines in Missouri. House Bill 992, […]

At the beginning of February, the Missouri House passed HB 301 which has several provisions to address the multi-faceted and complex issue of rising crime in the state. The legislation […]

The Director of Workforce is responsible for developing, managing and maintaining industry-driven workforce development programs and partnerships, with a specific focus on connecting underserved communities with job training and employment. The […]