Year: 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation that would encourage private investment in startup businesses across the state. Known as the “Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Act,” SB 461, […]

HB 567, a bill that could provide a critical lifeline to businesses struggling with the implementation of Proposition A, cleared its first hurdle in the Senate this week. Proposition A […]

Action is needed to stop legislation that could lead to the federal government mandating the terms of contracts between unions and companies. Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bernie […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry commends House lawmakers on the passage of HB 567, legislation that will provide much-needed clarity for business owners struggling with the implementation of […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposes legislation that would require private businesses to accept gold and silver as payment.  SB194 would make gold and silver legal tender in Missouri. […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and industry is backing several pieces of legislation to help recruit and retain first responders. HB 1527, sponsored by Rep. Brad Christ (R-St. Louis), would […]

Missouri lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would help bring fairness to our state’s legal system, ensuring legal climate is not an impediment to economic growth. This week, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]