Chamber & Capitol News

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

Missouri Chamber asks Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session on COVID-19 lawsuits

May 20, 2020

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has delivered an urgent letter to Gov. Mike Parson requesting that he call lawmakers back to Jefferson City to address the growing problem […]

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Lawmakers pass bill to improve Missouri’s gas infrastructure

May 15, 2020

Natural gas is a critical resource that most Missourians and businesses rely on as part of their daily lives. It’s an essential fuel that enables heating and cooking at homes […]

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Setting the stage for workforce recovery: House Bill 2046 sent to Gov. Parson

May 12, 2020

More than half-a-million Missourians have lost their jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis. As the state works toward a strong recovery, Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation to […]

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Unemployment and returning to work

May 01, 2020

As businesses begin to reopen after the conclusion of the Stay Home Missouri order on May 4, many employers have questions about calling staff members back to work who have […]

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Uniting for Recovery: Senate passes workforce provisions to aid economic revival

April 30, 2020

The COVID-19 health crisis has left 450,000 Missourians out of work and created significant new challenges for employers seeking to reopen their doors. In an effort to aid this recovery, […]

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Lawmakers consider HB 1768 to help Missouri expand broadband access

April 30, 2020

Missouri is ranked 42nd nationally in access to broadband internet, according to the Missouri 2030 Dashboard. With the understanding that broadband is a critical resource for growing businesses, the Missouri […]

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Missouri Legislature passes supplemental budget with billions in COVID-19 funding

April 08, 2020

The Missouri General Assembly has passed a historic $6 billion supplemental budget bill to fund the state through the end of the fiscal year and help the state fight COVID-19. The […]

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