Chamber & Capitol News

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

One Start proposal aims to streamline state’s job training programs

April 04, 2019

In the Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Workforce2030 Report released last year, one recommendation that emerged from the data was to make workforce training programs more accessible for employers. “I know there […]

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Senate committee takes up rural business tax credit legislation

April 04, 2019

Rural business owners often can’t find investment capital to start up or expand their companies. A bill sponsored by Sen. Justin Brown would implement a new tax credit to help […]

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Sen. Eric Burlison seeks to curb frivolous slack-fill lawsuits

April 04, 2019

Missouri is currently a battleground for a type of cash-grab lawsuit that is taking up valuable court time and resources in our state’s taxpayer-funded judicial system. “We call ourselves the […]

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Committee passes unemployment fund bill

March 25, 2019

During past economic recessions, Missouri took on massive debt to pay out unemployment benefits. This cost employers millions in interest in addition to what they usually paid into the state’s […]

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Tech takes off in Missouri: Highlights from the Technology 2030 Conference

March 25, 2019

On March 20-21, the Missouri Chamber’s Technology 2030 Conference in St. Louis brought together state technology industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the nation. The Missouri Chamber Foundation released […]

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Hispanic Chamber — Having a voice in Jefferson City

March 15, 2019

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis traveled to Jefferson City this week to advocate for its region’s Hispanic business community. “I think for our members, the most […]

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Incentivizing capital investment in rural businesses

March 15, 2019

Businesses looking to either start up or to expand in Missouri’s rural areas often find it difficult to secure the investment capital they need. This week, two Missouri representatives proposed […]

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Expanding access to lower-cost health insurance for small businesses

March 08, 2019

Rising health insurance expenses and the pressures of the federal Affordable Care Act remain major concerns for businesses across the state. These trends hit small businesses the hardest. In fact, […]

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Bill would limit silica lawsuits

February 28, 2019

A Missouri Senate committee is considering a bill that would help stave off expected class action lawsuits over rock dust exposure. For some workers, a career spent working in an […]

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