Chamber & Capitol News

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

School credit for on-the-job learning

March 25, 2022

As businesses across Missouri continue to confront a workforce shortage, a Missouri Senate bill seeks to help by giving students an opportunity to earn credit from work experience. The Extended […]

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Enhancing oversight of work comp judges

March 25, 2022

Administrative law judges play a critical role in Missouri’s workers’ compensation system — including settling disputes over injury payments. However, under current state law, the judges themselves operate with very […]

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Member feature: McMahon Berger Adds Three Attorneys

March 18, 2022

The following article was shared by Missouri Chamber member company McMahon Berger. Have a story to share? Contact Jacob Luecke at [email protected] St. Louis’ largest law firm dedicated to a […]

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2030 Progress

March 16, 2022

A reason for optimism By Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO, Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry How about some good news? The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is […]

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House committee approves critical legal reform bill

March 10, 2022

A Missouri House committee has approved a critical litigation reform bill in an effort to improve the state’s legal climate. House Bill 2206 focuses on Missouri’s outdated, litigation-friendly statute of […]

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Missouri Chamber backs plan to legalize sports betting

March 10, 2022

Missouri is poised to join the growing number of states that allow gambling on sports. After years of discussion, sports and gambling stakeholders appear to have found a compromise that […]

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Senate bill: Cut shipping costs with truck platooning

March 10, 2022

A Missouri Senate committee is considering legislation to reduce shipping costs by allowing truck platooning in Missouri. Platooning allows trucks to drive closely behind one another, collectively reducing aerodynamic drag. […]

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Member feature: Reducing Employee Absenteeism Due to Eldercare Responsibilities

March 10, 2022

The following article was shared by Missouri Chamber member company Veterans Home Care. Have a story to share? Contact Jacob Luecke at [email protected] Employee absenteeism continues to be a major […]

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Lt. Gov. Kehoe working to address Missouri’s $1.35 billion childcare gap

March 04, 2022

Following a recent report illustrating the lack of childcare in Missouri, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe has launched a new effort to address the problem. In November, the Untapped Potential study […]

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