Chamber & Capitol News

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

Child care tax credit package moves forward in Senate

March 15, 2024

This week, the Senate Governmental Accountability Committee passed an innovative legislative package that would increase the capacity of child care providers and help businesses offer child care benefits to support […]

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Missouri Chamber supports tax credits for critical mineral mining

March 15, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a bill that would help spur economic development and decrease U.S. dependence on foreign microchip and energy production. HB 1834, sponsored […]

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Fast Track modification would help more adults train for high-demand jobs

March 15, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a modification to the state’s Fast Track program which would help more adults get a college education or advanced job training. […]

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Missouri Chamber supports improvements to popular tax credit program

March 15, 2024

A popular tax credit program that aims to bring more jobs to the state could be improved under a bill supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A […]

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Missouri Chamber supports effort to recruit doctors to rural counties

March 08, 2024

When Rep. Herman Morse (R-Dexter) moved to Dexter in 1976, physicians were an essential part of the southeast Missouri community. “Dexter, a town of now about 8,000, had at least […]

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Missouri Chamber opposes interference in non-compete agreements

March 08, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that would restrict employers’ ability to protect themselves through non-compete agreements. On March 4, the House Special Committee on Small […]

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Missouri Chamber urges lawmakers to extend teacher externship program

March 08, 2024

Missouri teachers would continue to participate in hands-on learning and take that knowledge back to their students under a bill recently heard in a House committee. This week, the House […]

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Missouri Chamber opposes costly anti-DEI legislation

March 01, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposed legislation this week that would penalize private businesses for implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. The Senate Government Accountability Committee heard […]

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Missouri Chamber opposes mandate on gold and silver payments

March 01, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified this week in opposition to a new business mandate expanding the allowable forms of payment for products and services. The House Financial […]

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