Megan Davis

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 […]

Representatives of Missouri’s business community filed a petition with the Missouri Supreme Court on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in an effort to overturn Proposition A – a measure that will […]

In November, Missouri voters chose to support Proposition A, a ballot measure that will increase Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. Additionally, Proposition A requires employers to provide […]

The Missouri Chamber PAC’s efforts helped elect more than 50 pro-jobs, pro-business candidates, including Governor-elect Mike Kehoe, in the 2024 General Election. Missouri Governor The Missouri Chamber PAC was proud […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed a new member to its governmental affairs team. Jared Hankinson will serve as director of legislative affairs, advocating for Missouri employers on legislative, […]

Sterett “Stet” Schanze, president of Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. in St. Joseph, Mo., will serve as chairman of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors. Gray Manufacturing […]

Kara Corches has been named President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the state’s largest and most powerful business association. The Missouri Chamber Board of Directors […]

Workforce is the top issue facing Missouri’s business community, and action is needed to better meet the needs of employers and improve our state’s competitive position. That’s according to a […]

Ballot measure threatens retail and restaurant industries Representatives of Missouri’s business community are uniting in opposition to Proposition A, a ballot initiative that will make eating out, buying groceries and […]

Ahead of the November 5 general election, the Missouri Chamber PAC has announced its full slate of endorsements. The Missouri Chamber PAC works to elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates who support […]

A program to help Missourians get into high-demand job fields and fill critical operating positions continues to enjoy great success. The Fast Track Incentive Grant was championed by the Missouri […]