Chamber & Capitol News

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Missouri Chamber and the capitol.

Navigating the repeal: Employer FAQ on paid sick leave changes

August 26, 2025

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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Missouri Chamber files court brief to improve the state’s legal climate for businesses

August 19, 2025

Missouri has worked hard in recent years to attract new businesses and spur economic growth, but the state’s unfavorable legal climate remains a challenge. Concerns about excessive litigation, large jury […]

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Hallie Higgason joins the Missouri Chamber as political director

August 18, 2025

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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2025 Legislative Session: Pro-Tech Progress

July 21, 2025

By Jared Hankinson, Vice President of Government Affairs The 2025 Regular and Special Sessions of the Missouri General Assembly clearly signaled that our state is serious about building a stronger, […]

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Tech’s next frontier: What Missouri’s innovation leaders should be watching

July 17, 2025

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 pro-business bills into law

July 11, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry thanks Gov. Mike Kehoe for signing several pro-business bills into law this week that were passed during the 2025 legislative session. These bills […]

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Gov. Kehoe signs Proposition A relief bill, protecting Missouri jobs and businesses

July 10, 2025

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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Missouri Chamber supports stadium funding proposal

June 13, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in support of legislation to help the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals build new stadiums. The incentive package is aimed at […]

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Efforts to mandate paid sick leave resurface in Missouri

June 13, 2025

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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