Year: 2023

Senate dysfunction stalls some key business priorities. During the 2023 legislative session, Missouri lawmakers took action to address the headwinds slowing our state’s economic growth. By focusing on employers’ primary […]

After years of dramatically growing statewide crime rates, the Missouri General Assembly passed Senate Bill 189, legislation with several provisions to address the multi-faceted and complex issue of rising crime. […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds state lawmakers on the passage of HB 417, legislation that provides an important tool to help build and retain a skilled workforce. The […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised state senators on the passage of HB 417, legislation that provides an important tool to help build and retain a skilled workforce. The […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified against a bill that would make all employers use the burdensome federal system known as E-Verify to check the employment eligibility […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a potential regulatory burden that would be placed on the state’s financial institutions. The Senate Insurance and Banking Committee recently heard […]

Just two weeks remain in the 2023 Missouri Legislative Session, and several critical business issues remain in play as the clock ticks down to May 12. The Missouri Chamber of […]

The Missouri Senate has passed a spending plan which includes funding for many key business priorities backed by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including money to expand I-70, […]

Each year, 13,000 people are released from Missouri’s prison system. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s statewide public safety report, Safer Missouri, Stronger Missouri, calls for improving training and […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has successfully defended Missouri employers against two anti-business pieces of legislation. Earlier this week, the Missouri Chamber released a list of the top […]

Three key legislative priorities for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry are moving forward in the Senate. This week, members of the Senate Governmental Accountability Committee gave approval to […]

With just four weeks left in the 2023 legislative session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified the top job-killing business mandates under consideration in the General Assembly. […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently offered testimony to renew legislation that would help companies become employee owned. Earlier this year, the Missouri Senate voted out SB 247, […]

A plan to offer new businesses some regulatory relief has made its way to the Missouri Senate. On April 11, 2023, the Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee heard […]

A bill meant to allow farmers to repair their own farm equipment could threaten manufacturers’ intellectual property. Known as a “right to repair” bill, SB 554 would give owners of […]

Once again, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is fighting against a bill aimed at mandating workplace vaccination policies. HB 1187, sponsored by Rep. Brian Seitz (R-Branson), would prohibit […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that would make it a felony to damage, destroy or steal an ATM. SB 186  is sponsored by Sen. Justin […]

With the threat of cyberattacks on businesses more severe today than ever before, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to create a grant program for employers […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing back on a new business mandate. This week, the House perfected HB 188, sponsored by Rep. Jim Murphy (R-St. Louis). The […]

As Missouri faces an ongoing workforce shortage, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that would protect businesses that hire people who have previous convictions. HB 720 […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in opposition to legislation regarding social objective scoring standards, also known as Environmental, Social and Governance criteria (ESG). Under SB 377 , […]

The Missouri Chamber is pushing back on lawmakers’ attempts to mandate workplace vaccination policies and exemptions. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues Committee heard SB 169, sponsored by Sen. Ben […]