Megan Davis

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill to help teachers better understand the world of work. This week, the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee heard HB 267, sponsored by Rep. […]

Missouri lawmakers are considering much-needed legislation that will provide clarity for business owners struggling with the implementation of Proposition A. Proposition A increases Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 an hour […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation to prevent government overreach into business practices at the local level. HB 443, sponsored by Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-Belton), was heard […]

For the first time in several years, tort reform seems to be gaining momentum in the Missouri General Assembly. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is leading the push […]

The Show Me State has become a national leader in reshoring critical manufacturing, helping ensure Missourians’ health and safety. This week, the House Emerging Issues Committee heard from leaders of […]

Legislators are hoping to go “big and bold” in an effort to attract major manufacturing projects. This week, the House Economic Development Committee heard HB 755, sponsored by Rep. Philip […]

A bill to give first responders and their children free college tuition has the support of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SB 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation to help breathe new life into vacant downtown office buildings.  SB 35, sponsored by Sen. Steven Roberts (D-St. Louis), establishes the […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to extend the Deal Closing Fund, an important tool for economic development. A hearing was recently held on SB 103, […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a new regulatory burden that would be placed on the state’s food producers. SB 149 would impose new, extreme labeling requirements […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that would incentivize unemployed Missourians to rejoin the workforce. SB 8, sponsored by Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) would modify the […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism by making it easier to have a criminal record expunged. The Senate Judiciary and Criminal Jurisprudence […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a common-sense approach to reforming the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Current law allows plaintiffs up to five years to […]

A pair of bills in the Missouri House would help the Show-Me State attract new businesses by ensuring the state has adequate energy to power them. This week, the House […]

Missouri’s economy loses an estimated $1.35 billion annually – including $280 million in lost tax revenue – because of a lack of affordable child care. For the third straight year, […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State address on Jan. 28, 2025, with many of his priorities aligning with the business community’s top concerns: public safety, economic […]

Lawmakers are considering legislation to bolster Missouri’s utility infrastructure, a necessity for economic growth. The Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee heard two wide-ranging pieces of utility […]

Missouri lawmakers heard legislation that would increase the penalties for stealing merchandise from Missouri businesses. Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), sponsor of HB 277, shared with members of the House Crime and […]

Missouri lawmakers are considering common-sense legislation that will protect Missouri jobs and ensure Missouri farmers can continue to produce affordable, high-quality food. This week, the Senate Agriculture Committee heard SB […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a tort reform bill that would simplify the rules surrounding class action lawsuits. SB 47, sponsored by Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield), was heard […]

The 2024 legislative session was largely an exercise in futility, with lawmakers sending just 28 non-appropriations bills to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. Political chaos stalled key business priorities, including child […]

Two new members have joined the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s governmental affairs team. Luke Reed will serve as director of legislative affairs and Cade Tremain will be manager […]

Missouri currently ranks 28th in manufacturing competitiveness, according to research from the Missouri Chamber Foundation. Manufacturing is one of Missouri’s most important industries, but work is needed to improve the […]