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Missouri Chamber supports bill to update unemployment benefits

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that would incentivize unemployed Missourians to rejoin the workforce. SB 8, sponsored by Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) would modify the […]

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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to reduce recidivism

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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. The Senate Judiciary and Criminal Jurisprudence […]

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Legislators look to modify Missouri’s statute of limitations

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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 plaintiffs up to five years to […]

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Missouri needs energy legislation to meet growing demand

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A pair of bills in the Missouri House would help the Show-Me State attract new businesses by ensuring the state has adequate energy to power them. This week, the House […]

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Business community strongly supports child care tax credits

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Missouri’s economy loses an estimated $1.35 billion annually – including $280 million in lost tax revenue – because of a lack of affordable child care. For the third straight year, […]

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Missouri Chamber supports Gov. Kehoe’s vision for securing Missouri’s future

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Gov. Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State address on Jan. 28, 2025, with many of his priorities aligning with the business community’s top concerns: public safety, economic […]

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Lawmakers consider utility bills to spur economic development

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Lawmakers are considering legislation to bolster Missouri’s utility infrastructure, a necessity for economic growth. The Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee heard two wide-ranging pieces of utility […]

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Missouri Chamber backs bill to increase penalties for retail theft

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Missouri lawmakers heard legislation that would increase the penalties for stealing merchandise from Missouri businesses. Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), sponsor of HB 277, shared with members of the House Crime and […]

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Pesticide labeling bill will protect access to domestically produced crop protection

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Missouri lawmakers are considering common-sense legislation that will protect Missouri jobs and ensure Missouri farmers can continue to produce affordable, high-quality food. This week, the Senate Agriculture Committee heard SB […]

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Missouri Chamber testifies in support of tort reform legislation

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a tort reform bill that would simplify the rules surrounding class action lawsuits. SB 47, sponsored by Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield), was heard […]

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Missouri Chamber urges lawmakers to focus on five critical issues this session

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The 2024 legislative session was largely an exercise in futility, with lawmakers sending just 28 non-appropriations bills to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. Political chaos stalled key business priorities, including child […]

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Reed and Tremain join the Missouri Chamber governmental affairs team

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Two new members have joined the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s governmental affairs team. Luke Reed will serve as director of legislative affairs and Cade Tremain will be manager […]

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