Chamber & Capitol News

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

Federal grant enables crucial I-70 bridge construction, triggers statewide improvements

July 25, 2019

Missouri will receive an $81.2 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a new I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. The grant will […]

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Court decision raises injury compensation question

July 18, 2019

Missouri employer input is needed as policymakers consider future changes to the workers’ compensation system following a recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling. In Cosby v. Treasurer as Custodian of the […]

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Treasurer Fitzpatrick Launches New Program to Aid Small Business and Farm Disaster Recovery

July 18, 2019

Treasurer Fitzpatrick Launches New Program to Aid Small Business and Farm Recovery Following Natural Disasters Jefferson City, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced the launch of LIFT, […]

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Federal disaster loans now available in Missouri counties impacted by storms and floods

July 17, 2019

As Missourians work to recover from flooding and tornado activity, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Missouri businesses and residents […]

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Women leaders gather for professional development summit in Columbia

July 15, 2019

On July 12, women from across the state gathered in Columbia for a day of networking and professional development with experts in a variety of careers. Women in Leadership is […]

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Gov. Parson signs Senate Bill 514, expanding small employers’ access to health insurance options

July 11, 2019

Health insurance expenses and the pressures of the federal Affordable Care Act are major concerns for companies across Missouri, and these burdens are felt most acutely by small businesses. In […]

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Missouri business community applauds Gov. Parson signing Senate Bill 68 into law

July 10, 2019

On July 10, Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 68 into law, a piece of legislation that will bolster Missouri’s economic development and workforce programs. Senate Bill 68 was sponsored […]

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No longer the nation’s courtroom — Gov. Parson signs Senate Bill 7

July 10, 2019

In an effort to improve Missouri’s legal climate and compete for jobs, Gov. Mike Parson has signed Senate Bill 7, stopping greedy trial attorneys from flooding Missouri courtrooms with out-of-state […]

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Debbie Dewey elected to the Missouri Chamber Board of Directors

June 17, 2019

Debbie Dewey has been elected to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors. As president of Missouri American Water, Dewey drives the company’s operational results and strengthens […]

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