Month: February 2025
Missouri Chamber opposes tax increase on manufacturers
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a tax increase on the state’s manufacturers. Currently, manufacturing companies are exempt from paying local sales tax on the resources used […]
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Missouri Chamber applauds House passage of child care tax credits
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of HB 269, legislation that will increase access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. The bill is […]
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Missouri Chamber supports tax credits to recruit engineers
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a tax credit package to help Missouri businesses recruit and retain engineers. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee […]
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Missouri Chamber urges legislators to reestablish teacher externship program
/Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill to help teachers better understand the world of work. This week, the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee heard HB 267, sponsored by Rep. […]
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Legislation will help clarify Prop A for business owners
/Missouri lawmakers are considering much-needed legislation that will provide clarity for business owners struggling with the implementation of Proposition A. Proposition A increases Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 an hour […]
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Missouri Chamber supports bill to prevent local government overreach
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation to prevent government overreach into business practices at the local level. HB 443, sponsored by Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-Belton), was heard […]
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Legal reform legislation gaining momentum
/For the first time in several years, tort reform seems to be gaining momentum in the Missouri General Assembly. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is leading the push […]
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Missouri takes the lead in reshoring critical manufacturing
/The Show Me State has become a national leader in reshoring critical manufacturing, helping ensure Missourians’ health and safety. This week, the House Emerging Issues Committee heard from leaders of […]
Read more »Missouri looks to attract manufacturing megaprojects
/Legislators are hoping to go “big and bold” in an effort to attract major manufacturing projects. This week, the House Economic Development Committee heard HB 755, sponsored by Rep. Philip […]
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Missouri Chamber supports bill to give first responders free college tuition
/A bill to give first responders and their children free college tuition has the support of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SB 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory […]
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Tax credit proposal would help revitalize downtowns
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation to help breathe new life into vacant downtown office buildings. SB 35, sponsored by Sen. Steven Roberts (D-St. Louis), establishes the […]
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Missouri Chamber supports extension of Deal Closing Fund
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to extend the Deal Closing Fund, an important tool for economic development. A hearing was recently held on SB 103, […]
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Missouri Chamber opposes food labeling mandate
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a new regulatory burden that would be placed on the state’s food producers. SB 149 would impose new, extreme labeling requirements […]
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