Chamber & Capitol News

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

Our membership team — Ready to help you grow

April 07, 2022

To strengthen the work of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we have expanded and enhanced the team that serves our thousands of members across the state. The membership […]

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Pro sports teams, casinos urge Senate committee to legalize sports betting

April 07, 2022

As lawmakers mull the possibility of joining a growing number of states that allow gambling on sports, a Senate committee held a hearing this week for two such bills approved […]

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House addresses Missouri’s childcare crisis

April 07, 2022

As Missouri businesses struggle to find workers, it’s becoming clear that the state’s growing childcare crisis is at the center of the problem. Many Missouri parents want to work but […]

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Republican and Democrat senators stand up for employers in vaccine debate

April 05, 2022

The Missouri Chamber today praised Senate Republican and Democrat leaders who voted down an amendment to ban workplace vaccine requirements that was offered by Sen. Bob Onder on an unrelated […]

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Committee approves bill jeopardizing intellectual property

March 31, 2022

This week a Missouri House committee voted to approve a so-called “right to repair” bill with the intention of helping farmers repair their equipment — an idea that comes attached […]

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Closing the severance pay loophole to cut UI costs

March 31, 2022

A loophole in state law is allowing some Missourians to access unemployment benefits that double up on compensation they received from their employer upon termination. The loophole relates to severance […]

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More government overreach: Bill seeks to influence business firearms policies

March 31, 2022

Continuing a concerning theme of government overreach, Senate lawmakers this week held a hearing on a bill seeking to influence private business policies relating to firearms. The Missouri Chamber remains […]

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Regulatory sandbox proposed to help spur innovation

March 28, 2022

With Missouri seeking to become a hub for tech and innovation growth, lawmakers are considering legislation to help nurture nascent business ideas in the state. The Regulatory Sandbox Act would […]

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Standing up for employers in Senate vaccine debate

March 25, 2022

With an all-night lobbying effort and a bold new media campaign, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is continuing to lead the charge against proposals to expand the government’s […]

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