Month: February 2026
Missouri Chamber backs bill to implement Workforce Pell Grants
/Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding access to short-term career training programs through federal Workforce Pell Grants. Workforce Pell Grants are a new form of Pell funding designed […]
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Missouri Chamber renews effort to shorten injury lawsuit timeline
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is continuing its push to reduce the statute of limitations for personal injury cases from five years to two years. A statute of […]
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Missouri Chamber backs incentives to grow critical materials and pharmaceutical production
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains by expanding production of critical materials and pharmaceuticals in Missouri. According to the U.S. […]
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Missouri Chamber applauds House passage of bill to expand small business health coverage
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds House lawmakers for passing HB 2596, legislation that expands access to affordable health coverage for Missouri’s small businesses. The bill is sponsored […]
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Missouri Chamber renews push to address child care crisis
/For the past three legislative sessions, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has worked to address Missouri’s ongoing child care shortage through an innovative tax credit proposal designed to […]
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State lawmakers urged to enhance Missouri Works program
/Lawmakers are considering legislation to strengthen Missouri Works, the state’s primary incentive program for business expansion and job retention. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has long championed […]
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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to clarify liability protections for MoDOT contractors
/Lawmakers are considering legislation that would extend sovereign immunity protections to private contractors working on Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) projects. Under HB 2926, sponsored by Rep. Cameron Parker (R- Campbell), liability protections […]
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Hepola joins Missouri Chamber as director of government affairs
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has bolstered its government affairs team with the hiring of Chance Hepola. Beginning February 9, 2026, Hepola will serve as director of government […]
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Missouri Chamber supports plan to expand education savings for families
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation that would significantly expand tax incentives for families saving for education and workforce training. SB 1279, sponsored by Sen. Mary Elizabeth […]
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“Hope Missouri” Act would connect Missourians with opportunity
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a new workforce development tool aimed at helping Missourians achieve long-term self-sufficiency by better coordinating existing state and community resources. SB 1062, […]
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