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Bill aims to equip students for high-demand careers

May 02, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a bill to help students train for jobs in high-demand industries across the state. HB 331, sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley (R-Lamar), […]

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Missouri House passes legislation to ease impact of Prop A on businesses

March 13, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry commends House lawmakers on the passage of HB 567, legislation that will provide much-needed clarity for business owners struggling with the implementation of […]

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Missouri Chamber backs legislation to retain first responders

March 13, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and industry is backing several pieces of legislation to help recruit and retain first responders. HB 1527, sponsored by Rep. Brad Christ (R-St. Louis), would […]

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Missouri Chamber supports tax credits to recruit engineers

February 21, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a tax credit package to help Missouri businesses recruit and retain engineers. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee […]

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New report lays out strategy to address Missouri’s workforce issues

October 21, 2024

Workforce is the top issue facing Missouri’s business community, and action is needed to better meet the needs of employers and improve our state’s competitive position. That’s according to a […]

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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 applauds House passage of child care tax credits

February 09, 2024

A lack of available and affordable child care options has proven costly for Missouri residents and the state in recent years. Legislation to address that challenge passed the House this […]

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Missouri Chamber, members support engineering degree tax credits

February 09, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in both the Senate and the House this week in support of much-needed tax credits to help recruit and retain more engineers […]

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Legislation seeks to make second-chance hiring easier

February 09, 2024

A bill heard this week in the House Judiciary Committee could have the dual impact of helping alleviate workforce challenges and keeping ex-offenders from returning to the criminal justice system. […]

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Missouri Chamber supports business development measures    

February 09, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supported legislation this week in the Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee that would incentivize business owners who want to rehabilitate historic […]

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Bill seeks to enhance workforce housing

February 09, 2024

The effort to improve the nationwide workforce shortage is multi-faceted, with affordable employee housing an important part of the mix. House Bill 2407, sponsored by Rep. Greg Sharpe (R-Ewing), seeks […]

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