Chamber & Capitol News

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2022 Will Set Missouri’s Economic Trajectory: Looking ahead to the 2022 Missouri Legislative Session

December 29, 2021

In many ways, Missouri’s economy is measured against what happened in 2020. That year will always be defined by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic contraction — which left […]

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OSHA vaccine and testing mandate reinstated

December 20, 2021

Originally announced on Sept. 9 and temporarily blocked by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Biden Administration vaccinate-or-test rule for large employers has been reinstated. The mandate applies to employers […]

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Celebrating 26 new Leadership Missouri graduates

December 10, 2021

In a ceremony on December 9, the 2021 class of Leadership Missouri graduated 26 leaders from organizations across the state. The class spent the previous seven months traveling across Missouri, […]

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Statewide Survey: Drugs impact 70% of Missouri employers

December 09, 2021

A new statewide survey illustrates a growing substance use disorder problem in Missouri workplaces, highlighting the need for a new focus on proactive policy and employer programs. The survey reveals […]

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New report places onus on St. Louis courts to implement legal climate reforms

December 07, 2021

St. Louis has yet again been labeled a “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report from the American Tort Reform Foundation. While the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has successfully […]

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New Research Shows Missouri Loses $1.35 Billion in Annual Economic Opportunity Due to Childcare Gaps

November 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 30, 2021) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released a new report examining the impact of childcare […]

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Member Feature: Honoring a Leader and Embracing a Legacy

November 19, 2021

The following article was shared by Missouri Chamber member company Steed Communities in honor of their founder Frank “Jay” Steed Jr. who died in October, 2021. Jay Steed was an […]

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Federal vaccine mandate FAQ

November 05, 2021

BREAKING NEWS (Update 1/13/22): Supreme Court halts Biden vaccine mandate  The US Supreme Court has blocked the Biden Administration from mandating COVID-19 vaccination at businesses with 100 or more employees, […]

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OSHA releases guidelines for federal vaccine mandate

November 04, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed details of the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate rules for large employers on Nov. 4. The business community has been waiting for guidelines […]

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