Missouri Chamber testifies in favor of strengthening penalties for “smash and grabs”
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that would make it a felony to damage, destroy or steal an ATM. SB 186 is sponsored by Sen. Justin […]
Read moreCybersecurity legislation moving forward
/With the threat of cyberattacks on businesses more severe today than ever before, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to create a grant program for employers […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber opposes new mandate requiring E-Verify check
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing back on a new business mandate. This week, the House perfected HB 188, sponsored by Rep. Jim Murphy (R-St. Louis). The […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber supports legislation to protect businesses hiring people with previous convictions
/As Missouri faces an ongoing workforce shortage, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that would protect businesses that hire people who have previous convictions. HB 720 […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber opposes bills involving state contracting mandates
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in opposition to legislation regarding social objective scoring standards, also known as Environmental, Social and Governance criteria (ESG). Under SB 377 , […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber continues fight against workplace vaccination mandates
/The Missouri Chamber is pushing back on lawmakers’ attempts to mandate workplace vaccination policies and exemptions. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues Committee heard SB 169, sponsored by Sen. Ben […]
Read moreLawmakers look to increase Missouri’s microchip and energy production
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in favor of a bill aimed at helping small companies innovate and end the country’s dependence on foreign microchip and energy production. […]
Read moreUpskill credential bill one step closer to becoming law
/In February, the Missouri House passed legislation that provides an important tool to help build and retain a skilled workforce. This week, a Senate committee heard testimony on that bill. […]
Read moreLawmakers look to make gold and silver legal tender
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that could require businesses to accept gold and silver as payment. This week, the House Special Committee on Government Accountability […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber applauds House on passage of child care tax credits
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of HB 870, a legislative package to help mitigate the child care crisis in Missouri. The bill […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber makes presentation to lawmakers on statewide workforce issues
/It has been five years since the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry released Workforce 2030, a report outlining the challenges facing employers and recommendations the state should take to […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber opposes government overreach into private companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion activities
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is standing up against government overreach into the training standards of private health care providers and the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber leading the fight against workplace vaccination mandates
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues to fight against government overreach as lawmakers work to advance legislation that would undermine vaccination policies set by private employers. This week, […]
Read moreLawmakers look to reduce recidivism through automatic expungement
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism by making it easier to have a criminal record expunged. This week, the House Judiciary Committee […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber defends employers’ right to enforce non-competes
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that would harm employers’ ability to protect themselves through non-compete clauses. This week, the House Special Committee on Public Policy […]
Read moreMissouri looks to attract large development projects through energy discount
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified in favor of legislation giving discounts on natural gas for large development projects. HB 1143 is sponsored by Rep. Ben Keathley […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber opposes mandate on food and pharmaceutical producers
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a new regulatory burden that some lawmakers want to place on the state’s producers. HB 1169, sponsored by Rep. Holly Jones […]
Read moreMissouri lawmakers consider critical legal reform legislation
/Lawmakers are considering several pieces of legislation that would bring much-needed reform to Missouri’s legal system. On Tuesday, March 21, the House General Laws Committee heard testimony on five tort […]
Read moreTop five things to watch in the second half of the legislative session
/Lawmakers return to work on Monday after their annual spring break. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s governmental affairs team will be in the Capitol for long hours over […]
Read moreSenate committee hears new business mandate and “Blair’s Law”
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified against legislation regarding the liability of businesses prohibiting firearms on their premises. SB 225, sponsored by Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon), says […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber testifies in favor of business covenant legislation
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified in favor of legislation that deals with the sale of businesses. SB 367 is sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville). Sen. Luetkemeyer […]
Read moreAngel Investment Incentive Act would fuel entrepreneurship in Missouri
/Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would encourage private investment in companies looking to start and locate in Missouri. Senate Bill 413, sponsored by Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), creates […]
Read moreSenate committee hears testimony on child care legislative package supported by Missouri Chamber
/A Missouri Senate committee recently heard testimony on an innovative legislative package which would increase the capacity of child care providers and help businesses offer child care benefits to support […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber supporting legislation on constructing electric transmission facilities
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation that would encourage the use of in-state companies for the construction of new electric transmission lines in Missouri. House Bill 992, […]
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