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Senate committee weighs in on state budget

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This week the Senate Appropriations Committee put together a roughly $50 billion spending plan for the state. The proposed budget includes funding for several key business priorities backed by the […]

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Missouri Chamber supports utility bill to spur business expansion

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A wide-ranging piece of utility legislation passed by the Missouri House in March is now headed to the full Senate for debate. HB 1746 is sponsored by Rep. Michael O’Donnell […]

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Missouri Chamber opposes anti-business amendment to veterans bill

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that would bar the sale of farmland to U.S. trade partners. This week, the House Veterans Committee heard SB 912. […]

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Bill to modify Missouri’s statute of limitations supported by Missouri Chamber

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a longtime supporter of legislation that would reform the state’s civil justice system. Legislation that would reduce the statute of limitations for […]

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Missouri Chamber fights proposed federal regulation for the railroad industry

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is part of a coalition dedicated to defeating a proposed federal regulation that could significantly disrupt rail operations across the country. The Missouri […]

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Legislators look to improve Missouri Works economic development program

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Lawmakers are considering a bill to improve Missouri’s top incentive tool for business expansion and retention. HB 2479 is sponsored by Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal). The legislation makes changes to […]

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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to prevent local government overreach

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation to prevent government overreach into business practices at the local level. HB 2866, sponsored by Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-Belton), was […]

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Senate committee hears crime prevention legislation supported by Missouri Chamber

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A comprehensive public safety bill passed by the Missouri House in February is now making its way through the Senate. HB 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin). The Missouri Chamber of […]

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House budget prioritizes infrastructure investment

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The Missouri House has passed a spending plan which includes funding for several key business priorities backed by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including money to improve Interstate […]

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Regulatory Sandbox Act moving through Senate after House passage

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A bill that would nurture new business ideas is one step closer to passage. The House passed HB 1960, known as the Regulatory Sandbox Act, earlier this year, and it […]

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