Year: 2025

Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Kara Corches issued the following statement in response to the Missouri Supreme Court decision in Raymond McCarty, et al. v. Missouri […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a bill that would ban people from buying soda and candy with their food stamp benefits. SB 662, sponsored by Sen. […]

Over the next five years, Missouri is expected to be a top 10 state for tech manufacturing job growth. That’s according to a new report, “Technology2030,” from the Missouri Chamber […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a bill to give first responders and their children free college tuition as it would address both workforce and public safety concerns. […]

The Missouri Senate is now considering HB 269 – legislation to increase access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. The House passed the bill in February with strong bipartisan support. […]

For 10 years, Missouri offered no incentives for production companies to film in the state. But since 2023, more TV and film crews are coming to Missouri thanks to a […]

Vacant downtown office buildings would get new life under legislation supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The House Economic Development Committee recently heard testimony on SB 35, sponsored […]

In a push to improve Missouri’s legal climate, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a practical reform to shorten the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. […]

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 […]