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Lawmakers look to increase Missouri’s microchip and energy production

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in favor of a bill aimed at helping small companies innovate and end the country’s dependence on foreign microchip and energy production.  […]

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Upskill credential bill one step closer to becoming law

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In February, the Missouri House passed legislation that provides an important tool to help build and retain a skilled workforce. This week, a Senate committee heard testimony on that bill. […]

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Lawmakers look to make gold and silver legal tender

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that could require businesses to accept gold and silver as payment. This week, the House Special Committee on Government Accountability […]

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Missouri Chamber applauds House on passage of child care tax credits

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of HB 870, a legislative package to help mitigate the child care crisis in Missouri. The bill […]

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Missouri Chamber makes presentation to lawmakers on statewide workforce issues

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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 […]

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Missouri Chamber opposes government overreach into private companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion activities

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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 […]

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Missouri Chamber leading the fight against workplace vaccination mandates

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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, […]

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Lawmakers look to reduce recidivism through automatic expungement

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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 […]

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Missouri Chamber defends employers’ right to enforce non-competes

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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 […]

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Missouri looks to attract large development projects through energy discount

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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 […]

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Missouri Chamber opposes mandate on food and pharmaceutical producers

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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 […]

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Missouri lawmakers consider critical legal reform legislation

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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 […]

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Top five things to watch in the second half of the legislative session

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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 […]

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Senate committee hears new business mandate and “Blair’s Law”

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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 […]

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Missouri Chamber testifies in favor of business covenant legislation  

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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 […]

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Angel Investment Incentive Act would fuel entrepreneurship in Missouri

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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 […]

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Senate committee hears testimony on child care legislative package supported by Missouri Chamber

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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 […]

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Missouri Chamber supporting legislation on constructing electric transmission facilities

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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, […]

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Senate committee hears crime bill supported by Missouri Chamber

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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 […]

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We’re hiring – Director of Workforce/Grant Administrator

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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 […]

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Member Feature: Crawford, Murphy & Tilly announces change in leadership

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The following news was shared by Missouri Chamber member company Crawford, Murphy & Tilly. Have a story to share? Contact Jeff Haldiman at jhaldiman@mochamber.com. A longtime member of the Missouri […]

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Missouri Chamber pushes back against anti-business vaccine bills

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has renewed its fight against government overreach as lawmakers work to advance legislation to mandate workplace vaccination policies. This week, the Missouri Chamber […]

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Missouri Chamber applauds House members on passage of key workforce bill

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of House Bill 417, legislation that provides an important tool to help build and retain a skilled […]

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Missouri pro sports teams join casinos in support of legalizing sports betting

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Many of Missouri’s neighboring states, and 36 states overall, have legalized sports betting. Supporters say gambling can add to the excitement of sports, with state-sanctioned wagering creating a regulated experience […]

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