
Bill to expand affordable health coverage options for employers sent to the governor
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds lawmakers for passing legislation that addresses one of the Missouri Chamber’s top priorities this legislative session—expanding access to affordable health insurance for […]
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Missouri Chamber’s Top 5 for the final week of session
/As the Missouri General Assembly enters its final week of session, the stakes are high for Missouri employers and job creators. With limited time remaining before adjournment, lawmakers are making […]
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Governor signs tort reform bill into law
/Missouri’s business community secured a major win this week as Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation into law aimed at protecting employers from predatory lawsuits targeting website accessibility claims. SBs 907, […]
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Hankinson chosen to serve on governor’s nuclear energy task force
/Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice president of government affairs Jared Hankinson was one of 23 people to be chosen by Governor Mike Kehoe to the newly formed Missouri Advanced […]
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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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New federal data shows continued Missouri job expansion
/Missouri led the nation in rate of employment growth last year JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is celebrating continued economic progress across the state, as new […]
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Legislation to expand small business health coverage moving forward
/The Missouri Chamber is working to keep the momentum going to expand access to affordable health care insurance for Missouri small businesses. Last month, the Missouri House passed HB 2596, sponsored […]
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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to extend business headquarters tax credit
/Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at keeping the state competitive in attracting major corporate headquarters and the high-quality jobs they bring. SB 1425 is sponsored by Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall). Current law […]
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Bill aims to boost Missouri’s film and TV industry
/Lawmakers are considering legislation that would keep the cameras rolling in Missouri and bring more movie and TV productions to the Show Me State. SB 1079, sponsored by Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall), […]
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Missouri Chamber backs bill to expand Fast Track program
/Senators are considering a bill to help more Missourians move into high-demand careers and fill critical operating positions. The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, championed by the Missouri Chamber of […]
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Missouri Chamber supports nuclear energy expansion bill
/Lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding nuclear energy development in the state. SB 1116, sponsored by Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit), would establish the Missouri Nuclear Energy Advancement Act, which aims […]
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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 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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