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House passes package to help address public safety

February 23, 2024

A comprehensive public safety bill was passed by the Missouri House this week and is now eligible for consideration in the Senate. HB 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts […]

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Missouri Chamber supports crime reduction initiatives

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 […]

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Missouri Chamber backs crime prevention legislation

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 […]

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Missouri Chamber testifies in favor of preventing celebratory gunfire

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 […]

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New poll: Workforce, child care and public safety remain top concerns of Missouri business leaders

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 […]

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Senate committee hears crime bill supported by Missouri Chamber

March 03, 2023

At the beginning of February, the Missouri House passed HB 301 which has several provisions to address the multi-faceted and complex issue of rising crime in the state. The legislation […]

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Missouri Chamber applauds House on passage of crime bill

February 09, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of HB 301, legislation with several provisions to address the multi-faceted and complex issue of rising crime. […]

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House lawmakers take first step toward tackling rising crime

February 03, 2023

The Missouri House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety has approved HB 301, legislation with several provisions to address the multi-faceted and complex issue of rising crime. The bill […]

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Missouri Chamber supports crime bill in Missouri House

January 27, 2023

In a recent survey of businesses leaders commissioned by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, many said that crime is an economic issue that must be addressed. With that […]

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Sign Our Petition: Action Needed to Address Crime in Missouri

January 23, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is asking members of the business community to co-sign a letter urging legislators to address crime in the state. According to the Missouri […]

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Help us make Missouri safer

October 06, 2022

To address an issue employers told us was a top priority for them, the Missouri Chamber is looking to put together a steering committee to deal with public safety issues. […]

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Missouri Chamber launches anti-crime legislative focus

January 27, 2022

Missouri employers are increasingly concerned about the impact of crime on the state’s economy. In response, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is bringing a new business-minded focus to […]

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