Year: 2024

A comprehensive public safety bill was passed by the Missouri House this week and is now eligible for consideration in the Senate. HB 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supported a common-sense bill this week that would protect the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. HB 2098 is sponsored by Rep. Terry […]

A resolution to alter the initiative petition process was passed this week by the Senate after a weeks-long stalemate. SJR 74, sponsored by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold), would modify […]

The Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee recently heard legislation to increase the penalties for those who commit organized retail theft from businesses. Committee chair Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) sponsored […]

Federal government agencies are pushing some significant changes that will likely impact businesses. Here are three areas that employers must keep close watch on: Information in this story was compiled […]

A lack of available and affordable child care options has proven costly for Missouri residents and the state in recent years. Legislation to address that challenge passed the House this […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in both the Senate and the House this week in support of much-needed tax credits to help recruit and retain more engineers […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a common-sense approach to reforming the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Current law allows up to five years to file […]

A bill heard this week in the House Judiciary Committee could have the dual impact of helping alleviate workforce challenges and keeping ex-offenders from returning to the criminal justice system. […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supported legislation this week in the Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee that would incentivize business owners who want to rehabilitate historic […]

The effort to improve the nationwide workforce shortage is multi-faceted, with affordable employee housing an important part of the mix. House Bill 2407, sponsored by Rep. Greg Sharpe (R-Ewing), seeks […]

Workers, companies, state’s economy in position to benefit from child care legislation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – A lack of available and affordable child care options has proven costly for Missouri […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry led the opposition this week to a new business mandate proposed in HB 2489, sponsored by Rep. Jim Murphy (R-St. Louis County). The […]

In the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual CEO poll, 90% of business leaders said they are concerned with public safety and 70% believe crime is hurting the state’s […]

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State address this week, with many of his top priorities aligning with the goals of the business community as outlined […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism and make it easier to have a criminal record expunged. The Senate Judiciary and Civil and […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in favor of two tax credits that can be economic drivers for downtown and historic preservation projects. Both bills were introduced this […]

Several legislators have resumed their efforts to have Missouri join nearly 40 other states in legalizing sports betting in 2024, with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry among a […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry strongly endorses comprehensive legislation to address public safety in the state. House Bill 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), chair of […]

An innovative legislative package that would increase the capacity of child care providers and help businesses offer child care benefits to support the retention and recruitment of employees is quickly […]

The House Insurance Committee considered two bills that would ensure critical workplace safety is not compromised by Missouri’s legalization of recreational marijuana. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports […]

Legislation important to the state budget was subject to a political debate this week in the Senate Appropriations Committee. The federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) program includes taxes on certain medical […]

Legislation that would offer financial support to Missouri small businesses and farmers received a warm welcome in the Senate this week. Senate Insurance and Banking Committee chair Sen. Sandy Crawford […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a bill to impose tougher penalties for people who fire celebratory gunshots.  Similar legislation was vetoed as part of a larger […]