Month: April 2026
Building Missouri’s workforce through apprenticeships
/During National Apprenticeship Week, the Missouri Chamber Foundation is spotlighting its efforts to strengthen the state’s workforce through expanded apprenticeship opportunities. The foundation has invested more than $10 million to […]
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Key tort reform priority headed to the governor’s desk
/State lawmakers delivered a significant victory for the business community this week when the Senate passed legislation to protect employers from predatory lawsuits. The bill now goes to the governor for […]
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Lawmakers advance innovative child care tax credit package
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to advancing legislation to address the state’s ongoing child care shortage. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee […]
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Missouri Chamber advances legislative priorities in final weeks of session
/Just a few weeks remain before the end of the legislative session on May 15, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is intensifying efforts to advance the organization’s […]
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Legislation would expand tax credits for major business investments
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to authorize new tax credits for capital investments, aiming to boost startups, manufacturing and business expansion. This week, the Senate […]
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Legislation would spur downtown economic development throughout Missouri
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a bill designed to fast-track redevelopment in Missouri downtowns. HB 3231 is known as “The Missouri Innovation, Public Safety and Accountability Act.” […]
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Missouri Chamber renews its support for allowing autonomous vehicles on state roads
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in favor of legislation that would establish clear legal and regulatory rules to allow autonomous vehicles on public roads in the state. […]
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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to reduce recidivism
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation to reduce recidivism by expanding access to expungement, helping eligible individuals clear their criminal records and move forward with a […]
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Missouri Chamber applauds House passage of child care tax credits
/JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of HB 2409, legislation that will increase access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. […]
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Missouri Chamber maintains its opposition to legalizing video lottery machines
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is once again raising concerns about legislation that would retroactively legalize video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming machines. VLTs are also known as “gray […]
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