Chamber & Capitol News

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Missouri Chamber and the capitol.

Business groups file legal challenge to overturn Proposition A

December 09, 2024

Representatives of Missouri’s business community filed a petition with the Missouri Supreme Court on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in an effort to overturn Proposition A – a measure that will […]

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Proposition A: What Employers Need to Know

November 27, 2024

In November, Missouri voters chose to support Proposition A, a ballot measure that will increase Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. Additionally, Proposition A requires employers to provide […]

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Missouri Chamber PAC helps elect pro-jobs governor and legislators

November 15, 2024

The Missouri Chamber PAC’s efforts helped elect more than 50 pro-jobs, pro-business candidates, including Governor-elect Mike Kehoe, in the 2024 General Election. Missouri Governor The Missouri Chamber PAC was proud […]

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Jared Hankinson joins Missouri Chamber as director of legislative affairs

November 15, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed a new member to its governmental affairs team. Jared Hankinson will serve as director of legislative affairs, advocating for Missouri employers on legislative, […]

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Stet Schanze elected chairman of the Missouri Chamber Board of Directors

November 12, 2024

Sterett “Stet” Schanze, president of Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. in St. Joseph, Mo., will serve as chairman of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors. Gray Manufacturing […]

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Missouri Chamber names Kara Corches president and CEO

October 29, 2024

Kara Corches has been named President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the state’s largest and most powerful business association. The Missouri Chamber Board of Directors […]

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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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Proposition A will continue to raise prices on Missourians

October 21, 2024

Ballot measure threatens retail and restaurant industries Representatives of Missouri’s business community are uniting in opposition to Proposition A, a ballot initiative that will make eating out, buying groceries and […]

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