Chamber & Capitol News

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

Legal reform legislation gaining momentum

February 14, 2025

For the first time in several years, tort reform seems to be gaining momentum in the Missouri General Assembly. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is leading the push […]

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Missouri takes the lead in reshoring critical manufacturing

February 14, 2025

The Show Me State has become a national leader in reshoring critical manufacturing, helping ensure Missourians’ health and safety. This week, the House Emerging Issues Committee heard from leaders of […]

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Missouri looks to attract manufacturing megaprojects

February 14, 2025

Legislators are hoping to go “big and bold” in an effort to attract major manufacturing projects. This week, the House Economic Development Committee heard HB 755, sponsored by Rep. Philip […]

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Missouri Chamber supports bill to give first responders free college tuition

February 14, 2025

A bill to give first responders and their children free college tuition has the support of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SB 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory […]

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Tax credit proposal would help revitalize downtowns

February 07, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation to help breathe new life into vacant downtown office buildings.  SB 35, sponsored by Sen. Steven Roberts (D-St. Louis), establishes the […]

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Missouri Chamber supports extension of Deal Closing Fund

February 07, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to extend the Deal Closing Fund, an important tool for economic development. A hearing was recently held on SB 103, […]

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Missouri Chamber opposes food labeling mandate

February 07, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a new regulatory burden that would be placed on the state’s food producers. SB 149 would impose new, extreme labeling requirements […]

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Missouri Chamber supports bill to update unemployment benefits

January 31, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that would incentivize unemployed Missourians to rejoin the workforce. SB 8, sponsored by Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) would modify the […]

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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to reduce recidivism

January 31, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism by making it easier to have a criminal record expunged. The Senate Judiciary and Criminal Jurisprudence […]

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