April 12, 2024
A comprehensive public safety bill passed by the Missouri House in February is now making its way through the Senate. HB 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin). The Missouri Chamber of […]
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
