
Navigating the repeal: Employer FAQ on paid sick leave changes
/With the passage of House Bill 567 (HB 567) at the end of Missouri’s 2025 legislative session, the mandated Earned Paid Sick Time (EPST) provisions created by Proposition A (Prop […]
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Hallie Higgason joins the Missouri Chamber as political director
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to welcome Hallie Higgason as the organization’s first-ever political director. As a member of the government affairs team, Higgason will lead the […]
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Tech’s next frontier: What Missouri’s innovation leaders should be watching
/By Ted Abernathy, Economic Leadership, LLC The recently released Technology2030 report shows Missouri’s tech sector is continuing to grow. That’s good news, but now is no time for complacency. Across […]
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Gov. Kehoe signs Proposition A relief bill, protecting Missouri jobs and businesses
/Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation today that will help businesses burdened by Proposition A’s paid sick leave mandate. At the State Capitol, Gov. Kehoe signed HB 567, sponsored by Rep. […]
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Efforts to mandate paid sick leave resurface in Missouri
/A new push to mandate paid sick leave is underway in Missouri, as proponents of Proposition A have filed paperwork to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot during the […]
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Missouri Chamber urges Gov. Kehoe to sign pro-business bills
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has written to Gov. Mike Kehoe to formally request his signature on several pro-business bills that the Missouri General Assembly sent to his desk […]
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Missouri lawmakers deliver relief to employers with Proposition A reform
/Legislation to bolster utilities, improve public safety among other pro-business priorities passed during the 2025 legislative session. During the 2025 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly stood up for business […]
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State budget supports high-tech manufacturing, workforce training
/The Missouri General Assembly has passed a comprehensive state budget that includes significant investments to onshore high-tech manufacturing industries and build and retain a skilled workforce – top priorities of […]
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Bill aims to equip students for high-demand careers
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a bill to help students train for jobs in high-demand industries across the state. HB 331, sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley (R-Lamar), […]
Read moreGUEST COMMENTARY: A rural Missouri business perspective on Prop A
/By Brian Hammons, Hammons Black Walnuts My small company in rural Missouri (65 current employees) is faced with implementing a “sick pay” plan. For years, we’ve provided a PTO plan […]
Read moreGUEST COMMENTARY: Mandated sick leave doesn’t work for all businesses
/By Alicia Seidler, Revision Christian Counseling I own a professional counseling company in Saint Louis. All 15 of my staff are W2, commission based. I have been very thoughtful in providing […]
Read moreGUEST COMMENTARY: Prop A puts our progress at risk
/By Kevin Hampton, The Lipco Group From our humble beginnings in Northern Wisconsin in 1964 to our current home in Southwest Missouri, Lipco Group has grown to become a leading […]
Read moreGUEST COMMENTARY: Prop A has good intentions, flawed execution
/By John and Ronda Whitt, Just Vision It At Just Vision It – JVI for short – our goal is simple: We want to be the very best dye-sub manufacturer […]
Read moreGUEST COMMENTARY: A small business perspective on Prop A
/By Susan Lakebrink-Nemish, MotoTireUSA My husband and I own and operate a small motorcycle dealership and service department, MotoTireUSA. After years of hard work and careful budgeting, we recently reached […]
Read moreGUEST COMMENTARY: Manufacturers need Prop A reform to compete
/By Stan Hogrebe, Haake Manufacturing At Haake Manufacturing Company, we’ve spent the last 77 years building something we’re proud of – a sheet metal job shop that’s become one of […]
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Missouri Chamber responds to Missouri Supreme Court’s ruling on Proposition A
/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 […]
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Missouri Chamber warns SNAP restrictions could hurt business
/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. […]
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Missouri positioned to lead in tech manufacturing and emerging sectors
/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 […]
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Senate committee hears child care tax credit package
/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. […]
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Missouri Chamber supports effort to spur new business development
/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, […]
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Bill to ease Prop A’s impact on businesses clears Senate committee
/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 […]
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Federal bill would give government control over labor deals
/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 […]
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Lawmakers look to improve Missouri’s legal climate
/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, […]
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