Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Missouri Chamber and the capitol.
January 31, 2025
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a common-sense approach to reforming the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Current law allows plaintiffs up to five years to […]
January 31, 2025
A pair of bills in the Missouri House would help the Show-Me State attract new businesses by ensuring the state has adequate energy to power them. This week, the House […]
January 31, 2025
Missouri’s economy loses an estimated $1.35 billion annually – including $280 million in lost tax revenue – because of a lack of affordable child care. For the third straight year, […]
January 29, 2025
Gov. Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State address on Jan. 28, 2025, with many of his priorities aligning with the business community’s top concerns: public safety, economic […]
January 24, 2025
Lawmakers are considering legislation to bolster Missouri’s utility infrastructure, a necessity for economic growth. The Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee heard two wide-ranging pieces of utility […]
January 24, 2025
Missouri lawmakers heard legislation that would increase the penalties for stealing merchandise from Missouri businesses. Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), sponsor of HB 277, shared with members of the House Crime and […]
January 24, 2025
Missouri lawmakers are considering common-sense legislation that will protect Missouri jobs and ensure Missouri farmers can continue to produce affordable, high-quality food. This week, the Senate Agriculture Committee heard SB […]
January 24, 2025
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a tort reform bill that would simplify the rules surrounding class action lawsuits. SB 47, sponsored by Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield), was heard […]
January 03, 2025
The 2024 legislative session was largely an exercise in futility, with lawmakers sending just 28 non-appropriations bills to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. Political chaos stalled key business priorities, including child […]
