Chamber & Capitol News

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

Health care workers to receive Pfizer’s vaccine starting this week

December 14, 2020

Missouri’s first COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to happen this week as the federal government has given the green light to a vaccine developed by Pfizer. The FDA is allowing the […]

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CDC updates guidance on quarantine length, testing, travel

December 04, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine period for exposed “close contacts” of someone who has COVID-19. However, the agency announced two “acceptable […]

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State of Missouri issues public health warning

November 24, 2020

The State of Missouri has issued a Public Health Warning regarding COVID-19, which includes an advisory for businesses. The warning states that Missouri officials continue to take a balanced approach, […]

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Pigs fly! Midwest Cargo Hub Commission & State of Missouri Announce Global Livestock Hub at STL-Lambert

November 12, 2020

A shipment of breeding pigs from Henderson, TN took off for Sao Paulo, Brazil yesterday afternoon, representing the first load to utilize the Livestock Export and Inspection Facility (LEIF) at […]

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Leading the apprenticeship revolution

November 11, 2020

Workforce remains a vital concern for employers across Missouri. As the state seeks to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that more must be done to help workers upgrade […]

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Missouri voters pass Amendment 3, end radical redistricting effort

November 04, 2020

An effort to give Missouri voters a final say on how legislative districts are drawn was successful on election night as voters chose to end a radical redistricting experiment that […]

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US Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, tech employers tout apprenticeship expansion

October 30, 2020

Apprenticeships are booming in Missouri as a vital tool to help build a strong workforce while preparing displaced and underemployed workers for hard-to-fill tech jobs. Missouri employers shared this message […]

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Amendment 3

October 21, 2020

On November 3, Missouri voters will have the final say in how state legislative districts will be drawn. Amendment 3 asks Missouri voters three questions: Whether most lobbyist gifts to […]

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Report cites ways to make Missouri leading logistics hub

October 21, 2020

Today the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry released a highly anticipated report with recommendations to help the state grow as a leading logistics hub: Transportation2030. “Our transportation infrastructure could […]

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