
BREAKING: Supreme Court halts Biden vaccine mandate
/The US Supreme Court has blocked the Biden Administration from mandating COVID-19 vaccination at businesses with 100 or more employees, while allowing a similar rule for health care facilities to […]
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Extending and expanding Fast Track scholarship opportunities to get adults back into school for in-demand skills
/It’s never too late to earn a degree, but some adults simply can’t afford it. That changed for many Missourians thanks to the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. Championed by […]
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Missouri is one of only four states that let claimants stall for five years before filing a lawsuit
/Legal climate ranking is frequently a large factor weighed by site selectors and employers seeking to expand or relocate. Though the Missouri Chamber has successfully advocated for several notable legal […]
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Carol Mitchell joins Missouri Chamber as General Counsel
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that Carol Mitchell has joined its Governmental Affairs team as General Counsel. Mitchell specializes in public safety, legal climate […]
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2022 Will Set Missouri’s Economic Trajectory: Looking ahead to the 2022 Missouri Legislative Session
/In many ways, Missouri’s economy is measured against what happened in 2020. That year will always be defined by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic contraction — which left […]
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OSHA vaccine and testing mandate reinstated
/Originally announced on Sept. 9 and temporarily blocked by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Biden Administration vaccinate-or-test rule for large employers has been reinstated. The mandate applies to employers […]
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Celebrating 26 new Leadership Missouri graduates
/In a ceremony on December 9, the 2021 class of Leadership Missouri graduated 26 leaders from organizations across the state. The class spent the previous seven months traveling across Missouri, […]
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Statewide Survey: Drugs impact 70% of Missouri employers
/A new statewide survey illustrates a growing substance use disorder problem in Missouri workplaces, highlighting the need for a new focus on proactive policy and employer programs. The survey reveals […]
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New report places onus on St. Louis courts to implement legal climate reforms
/St. Louis has yet again been labeled a “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report from the American Tort Reform Foundation. While the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has successfully […]
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New Research Shows Missouri Loses $1.35 Billion in Annual Economic Opportunity Due to Childcare Gaps
/WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 30, 2021) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released a new report examining the impact of childcare […]
Read moreMember Feature: Honoring a Leader and Embracing a Legacy
/The following article was shared by Missouri Chamber member company Steed Communities in honor of their founder Frank “Jay” Steed Jr. who died in October, 2021. Jay Steed was an […]
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Federal vaccine mandate FAQ
/BREAKING NEWS (Update 1/13/22): Supreme Court halts Biden vaccine mandate The US Supreme Court has blocked the Biden Administration from mandating COVID-19 vaccination at businesses with 100 or more employees, […]
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OSHA releases guidelines for federal vaccine mandate
/The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed details of the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate rules for large employers on Nov. 4. The business community has been waiting for guidelines […]
Read moreFederal vaccine plan is the wrong approach for business
/The following is a statement from Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “The Biden Administration’s new COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate is […]
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Missouri employers must notify staff about new unpaid leave law by Oct. 27
/Missouri employers should be aware of a new law that recently went into effect that ensures victims of domestic and sexual violence receive unpaid leave. The Missouri legislature passed House […]
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Dan Mehan statement: Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 gains FDA approval
/The following is a statement from Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “It is very encouraging to have the Pfizer vaccine against […]
Read moreStatement: Protecting the right to mandate COVID-19 vaccination
/Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has released the following statement in response to a new call to ban private sector COVID-19 […]
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COVID Stops Here campaign highlights pro-vaccination message from Sen. Roy Blunt
/The Missouri Chamber’s COVID Stops Here campaign is collaborating with U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt on a direct appeal to increase vaccination rates in Missouri. In a new advertising campaign launching […]
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COVID Stops Here: 100 Missouri workplaces achieve vaccination benchmark
/In less than two weeks, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s COVID Stops Here pro-vaccination campaign has already honored more than 100 businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination against […]
Read moreCDC revises masking guidelines to curb COVID-19 spike
/The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced July 27 that all individuals in high transmission areas, regardless of vaccination status, are urged to wear masks indoors. The announcement comes […]
Read moreCOVID Stops Here: Missouri Chamber launches campaign to encourage vaccination
/A new campaign will recognize Missouri workplaces that are leading the fight against COVID-19. The COVID Stops Here campaign celebrates Missouri employers that have achieved widespread vaccination among their staff […]
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New law will boost apprenticeship in Missouri
/The Missouri MOST 529 education savings plan has long been a vital tool that has helped Missourians save for higher education expenses. But a new law signed by Gov. Mike Parson will […]
Read moreGov. Parson signs bill to repair and modernize Missouri’s transportation infrastructure
/With Gov. Mike Parson’s signature today, Missouri is primed to invest and modernize the state’s transportation infrastructure — supporting our economy of the future. The legislation signed by Gov. Parson, […]
Read moreGov. Parson signs Senate Bill 51 to stop frivolous COVID-19 litigation
/With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Mike Parson has ensured that Missouri’s businesses will not fall victim to frivolous, job-crushing COVID-19 lawsuits. The Missouri Chamber’s call for action on […]
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