Legislative dysfunction is bad for business

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Political chaos stalls key business priorities during Missouri’s 2024 legislative session, harming employers and families. Legislation to address Missouri’s child care crisis and improve our state’s legal climate failed to […]

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Workforce training, I-44 expansion among business priorities included in state budget

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The Missouri General Assembly 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 […]

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Missouri Chamber applauds Senate on renewal of FRA program

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry commends members of the Senate for passing SB 748, legislation that plays an essential role in Missouri’s economic health by keeping the state’s […]

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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to reform class action lawsuit process

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a tort reform bill that would simplify the rules surrounding class action lawsuits. SB 1509, sponsored by Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield), […]

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Leadership Missouri announces 2024 class

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected 26 leaders from across the state to participate in the Leadership Missouri program. Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri identifies current and […]

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Top 4: Our priorities with two weeks left

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With just two weeks remaining in Missouri’s 2024 legislative session, several critical business priorities hang in the balance. Election year dynamics and a small group of obstructionists in the Senate […]

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Senate gives initial approval to essential health care funding bill

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Despite extended dysfunction and political gamesmanship, the Missouri Senate gave initial approval to legislation that plays an essential role in keeping the state’s hospitals open. Around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, […]

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Bill to extend teacher externship program awaits Senate debate

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Legislation to allow Missouri teachers to continue to participate in hands-on learning and take that knowledge back to their students was sent this week to the full Senate for consideration. […]

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Missouri Chamber supports second-chance hiring legislation

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A Missouri Senate committee is considering legislation to protect employers who hire individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system. This week, the Senate Judiciary and Civil and […]

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