February 02, 2024
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry led the opposition this week to a new business mandate proposed in HB 2489, sponsored by Rep. Jim Murphy (R-St. Louis County). The […]
February 02, 2024
In the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual CEO poll, 90% of business leaders said they are concerned with public safety and 70% believe crime is hurting the state’s […]
January 26, 2024
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State address this week, with many of his top priorities aligning with the goals of the business community as outlined […]
January 26, 2024
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism and make it easier to have a criminal record expunged. The Senate Judiciary and Civil and […]
January 26, 2024
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in favor of two tax credits that can be economic drivers for downtown and historic preservation projects. Both bills were introduced this […]
January 26, 2024
Several legislators have resumed their efforts to have Missouri join nearly 40 other states in legalizing sports betting in 2024, with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry among a […]
January 19, 2024
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry strongly endorses comprehensive legislation to address public safety in the state. House Bill 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), chair of […]
January 19, 2024
An innovative legislative package that would increase the capacity of child care providers and help businesses offer child care benefits to support the retention and recruitment of employees is quickly […]
January 19, 2024
The House Insurance Committee considered two bills that would ensure critical workplace safety is not compromised by Missouri’s legalization of recreational marijuana. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports […]
January 19, 2024
Legislation important to the state budget was subject to a political debate this week in the Senate Appropriations Committee. The federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) program includes taxes on certain medical […]
January 19, 2024
Legislation that would offer financial support to Missouri small businesses and farmers received a warm welcome in the Senate this week. Senate Insurance and Banking Committee chair Sen. Sandy Crawford […]
January 19, 2024
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a bill to impose tougher penalties for people who fire celebratory gunshots. Similar legislation was vetoed as part of a larger […]
January 19, 2024
Major manufacturing projects are coming back to the United States – and Missouri is looking to be in on the action. Legislation (HB 1480) introduced in the House Economic Development […]
January 12, 2024
Removing barriers of entry for entrepreneurs and small businesses through the Regulatory Sandbox Act is once again under consideration by the Missouri General Assembly. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and […]
January 12, 2024
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a much-needed boost for small businesses by urging lawmakers to authorize additional funding for the popular MOBUCK$ program. The House Financial […]
January 12, 2024
Eighty percent of business leaders in Missouri declare that the difficulty in finding available and affordable child care is hurting their ability to recruit and retain workers. That comes at […]
January 11, 2024
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is once again supporting legislation that would incentivize unemployed Missourians to rejoin the workforce. SB 745, sponsored by Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) […]
January 08, 2024
Missouri Chamber’s Technology2030 report identifies industry strengths that include overall and manufacturing job growth JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With a diversified economy critical to any state’s long-term success, Missouri has […]
December 21, 2023
As the cost of employer-sponsored health coverage rises nationally, an innovative health insurance model is providing real savings for small businesses in Missouri. With rising inflation, annual family premiums for […]
December 21, 2023
The Supreme Court’s June decision banning colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in admissions has raised concerns for employers over diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in […]
December 21, 2023
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri business leaders say workforce shortages remain the biggest obstacle to their companies’ growth, and for the vast majority of CEOs, the state’s business climate remains […]
December 05, 2023
St. Louis has once again captured national attention, securing the No. 8 spot on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s (ATRF) 2023-2024 Judicial Hellholes® report. This marks the tenth year that […]
December 01, 2023
Our annual STEM Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City was held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, with a focus on K-12, higher education, business and industry STEM programming. Each year the […]
November 20, 2023
In a ceremony on November 16, 31 leaders from organizations across the state graduated as part of the Leadership Missouri 2023 class. The class spent the previous seven months traveling […]
