Chamber & Capitol News

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

44th in the nation — Missouri Chamber demands action on lawsuit climate

September 18, 2019

A new report released today reveals that Missouri ranks very near the bottom nationally for lawsuit climate. According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, Missouri’s legal climate ranks […]

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Chamber Health Benefits now available across Missouri

August 28, 2019

With the rising cost health insurance, many small businesses in Missouri have found themselves either priced out of the market or being forced to offer plans with fewer benefits. However, […]

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Energy & Environment Conference Highlights

August 22, 2019

State and national experts came to Columbia on Aug. 20-21 to share policy and project updates as well as research on regulatory and market trends in the energy and environment […]

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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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