Chamber & Capitol News

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

Leadership Missouri announces 2023 class

May 31, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected 33 leaders from across the state to participate in the Leadership Missouri program. Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri identifies current and […]

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Missouri Chamber urges Gov. Parson to sign pro-business bills

May 26, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has written to Gov. Mike Parson, formally requesting his signature on several pro-business bills that the Missouri General Assembly sent to his desk […]

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Missouri General Assembly addresses economic headwinds, positions Missouri for growth

May 12, 2023

Senate dysfunction stalls some key business priorities. During the 2023 legislative session, Missouri lawmakers took action to address the headwinds slowing our state’s economic growth. By focusing on employers’ primary […]

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Missouri legislators take action to address state’s rising crime rate

May 11, 2023

After years of dramatically growing statewide crime rates, the Missouri General Assembly passed Senate Bill 189, legislation with several provisions to address the multi-faceted and complex issue of rising crime. […]

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Legislation to upskill Missouri workforce headed to Governor’s desk

May 09, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds state lawmakers on the passage of HB 417, legislation that provides an important tool to help build and retain a skilled workforce. The […]

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Missouri Chamber applauds Senate on passage of bill to upskill workforce

May 05, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised state senators on the passage of HB 417, legislation that provides an important tool to help build and retain a skilled workforce. The […]

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Missouri Chamber testifies against job-killing business mandate

May 05, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified against a bill that would make all employers use the burdensome federal system known as E-Verify to check the employment eligibility […]

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Missouri Chamber testifies against potential mandate on financial institutions

May 05, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a potential regulatory burden that would be placed on the state’s financial institutions. The Senate Insurance and Banking Committee recently heard […]

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Top 6: Our Priorities With Two Weeks Left

May 01, 2023

Just two weeks remain in the 2023 Missouri Legislative Session, and several critical business issues remain in play as the clock ticks down to May 12. The Missouri Chamber of […]

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