June 12, 2026
One of the most significant economic development initiatives of Missouri’s 2026 legislative session will modify and expand the state’s historic preservation tax credit program. HB 3080 was sponsored by Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal). […]
May 04, 2026
Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice president of government affairs Jared Hankinson was one of 23 people to be chosen by Governor Mike Kehoe to the newly formed Missouri Advanced […]
April 24, 2026
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to advancing legislation to address the state’s ongoing child care shortage. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee […]
April 16, 2026
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to authorize new tax credits for capital investments, aiming to boost startups, manufacturing and business expansion. This week, the Senate […]
April 10, 2026
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a bill designed to fast-track redevelopment in Missouri downtowns. HB 3231 is known as “The Missouri Innovation, Public Safety and Accountability Act.” […]
March 06, 2026
Lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding nuclear energy development in the state. SB 1116, sponsored by Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit), would establish the Missouri Nuclear Energy Advancement Act, which aims […]
August 15, 2023
Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation that will further position Missouri as a national – and global – logistics leader. At ceremonial signing events in Columbia and Oak Grove on August […]
April 12, 2021
A broad coalition of stakeholders has come together to inspire action on one of the most important competitiveness issues Missouri is currently facing – our transportation funding crisis. The Missouri […]
July 07, 2020
On July 2, Gov. Mike Parson signed an important broadband bill into law and announced that $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds will go toward broadband expansion. The COVID-19 […]
April 30, 2020
Missouri is ranked 42nd nationally in access to broadband internet, according to the Missouri 2030 Dashboard. With the understanding that broadband is a critical resource for growing businesses, the Missouri […]
