Chamber & Capitol News

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Filling open jobs & attracting more workers with license reciprocity

January 15, 2020

If you’ve earned a professional license in another state, you shouldn’t have to start over from scratch when you move to Missouri. Today, nearly one in four occupations require a […]

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Ten to watch: Bills tied to 10 big issues are filed and ready to move

January 09, 2020

Missouri legislators returned to Jefferson City this week to formally kick off the 2020 Legislative Session. The first days of session are mostly a procedural exercise as the House and […]

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Meet your lobbying team: The experts advocating for your business in the Missouri Capitol this session

January 09, 2020

The Missouri Chamber’s full-time lobbyists are at the capitol every day — so you don’t have to be. As the 2020 Legislative Session progresses, our lobbyists ensure that employers’ voices […]

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2019 By the Numbers: The Missouri Chamber’s Year in Review

December 31, 2019

There is no doubt that 2019 will go down as a historic year for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This was an incredible year of growth and success […]

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New year brings reduced corporate tax rate in Missouri

December 30, 2019

January 1, 2020 is the start of a new decade and the beginning of a new corporate tax rate for many Missouri businesses. For all tax years starting on or […]

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Missouri’s minimum wage is about to increase

December 30, 2019

The new year will bring a higher cost of doing businesses for many employers across Missouri. On Jan. 1, 2020, the state’s minimum wage will rise to $9.45. The increase […]

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Transportation infrastructure remains a deep concern for Missouri business community

December 10, 2019

As a central state, Missouri’s economy is dependent on our connections. We are fortunate to have a well- developed network of highways, rail hubs and river ports that facilitate our […]

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Businesses want a Missouri solution to rising health care costs

December 10, 2019

By now, business leaders have long been conditioned to expect shocking health benefit rate increases on an annual basis. Rising prices impact every company that offers health insurance benefits, with […]

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Let’s get to work on workforce

December 10, 2019

With the 2020 Legislative Session just around the corner, the Missouri Chamber and policymakers are rolling up their sleeves to continue tackling Missouri employers’ #1 concern — workforce. In 2015, […]

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