Chamber & Capitol News

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

Gov. Parson unveils plan to attract GM investment

May 09, 2019

With limited time remaining before the end of the 2019 Missouri Legislative Session, Gov. Mike Parson and supportive lawmakers are pushing a plan to attract a potential General Motors investment […]

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Missouri Chamber STEM Signing Day honors high school seniors pursuing STEM careers

May 09, 2019

At the Missouri Chamber’s STEM Signing Day — in partnership with The Boeing Company and the Missouri Department of Higher Education — outstanding students from across the state were recognized […]

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Bridge bonding? House Budget Committee considers

May 02, 2019

In April, the Missouri Senate approved a measure to provide a funding boost to transportation infrastructure repairs in Missouri. Now the legislation, Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 sponsored by Senate President […]

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Opening doors for educators to learn about in-demand careers

May 02, 2019

The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Workforce2030 Report revealed that educators usually have little exposure to career opportunities outside of those requiring a four-year degree. This can leave significant awareness gaps for […]

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87 Rolla high school seniors recognized as Show-Me Scholars

April 25, 2019

ROLLA — 87 of Rolla’s graduating high school seniors have earned “Show-Me Scholars” honors by fulfilling a pledge to take more rigorous classes during high school. Students who completed the […]

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Missouri Chamber, Boeing, MDHE to launch STEM scholarship program May 8

April 22, 2019

This May, a new scholarship program launched by the Missouri Chamber Foundation in partnership with The Boeing Company and the Missouri Department of Higher Education will award $1,000 scholarships to […]

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Truce nears in Missouri/Kansas border war

April 18, 2019

Missouri lawmakers are continuing to push legislation that could finally end the economic border war between Missouri and Kansas. On April 16, the Missouri House Economic Development Committee passed Senate Bill […]

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Senate committee votes yes on slack-fill lawsuit bill

April 10, 2019

A bill to curb frivolous slack-fill lawsuits in Missouri has passed the Senate Committee on Government Reform and can now proceed to the Senate floor. On April 9, the committee […]

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Statement: Appeal denied, businesses cannot fund own PACs

April 09, 2019

A ruling from the state’s Western District Court of Appeals continues a confusing situation for Missouri businesses — they can set up their own political action committees, but cannot fund […]

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