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Missouri bill proposes free college tuition for first responders and their children
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a legislative bill that aims to grant free college tuition to first responders and their children.
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Missouri proposes regrouping film tax credits to boost industry growth
For the past decade, Missouri did not offer incentives to production companies for filming.
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Missouri Senate reviews HB 269, aiming to expand child care access
The Missouri Senate is currently reviewing HB 269, a proposed bill focused on improving access to child care.
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Missouri Chamber backs legislation for repurposing downtown offices
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation aimed at repurposing vacant office buildings in downtown areas.
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Missouri Chamber supports bill to shorten personal injury claim timeframe
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is advocating a change in the legal framework to amend the statute of limitations for personal injury cases.
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Bill easing Proposition A's effects on businesses advances in Senate committee
HB 567, a bill designed to mitigate the effects of Proposition A on businesses, passed its initial evaluation in the Senate this week.
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Missouri Chamber backs bill to promote startup investment statewide
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a legislative proposal designed to stimulate private investment in startup businesses throughout the state.
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Federal bill could alter labor contract negotiations
Senators have proposed the "Faster Labor Contracts Act" (FLCA), which has sparked opposition from business groups.
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Missouri Chamber supports bills to attract and keep first responders
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is lending its support to various legislative proposals aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of first responders.
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Missouri Chamber voices concern over gold and silver legal tender bill
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is voicing its concerns over a proposed legislation that would mandate private businesses in the state to accept gold and silver as legal tender.
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Missouri House approves bill to ease Proposition A's impact on businesses
The Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 567, a bill aimed at easing the impact of Proposition A on businesses.
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Missouri considers reforms to enhance legal climate for businesses
Missouri lawmakers are currently deliberating on several bills designed to enhance the state's legal framework, aiming to eliminate barriers that might hinder economic progress.
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Missouri Chamber backs legislation for Deal Closing Fund extension
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation to extend the Deal Closing Fund, a key element in the state's economic development strategy.
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Missouri bill offers tax credits for downtown building conversions
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed its support for new legislation aimed at revitalizing vacant downtown office buildings across the state.
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Missouri Chamber opposes new food labeling requirements under SB 149
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed opposition to a proposed legislative measure, SB 149, which aims to introduce new labeling requirements for food and beverage products in the state.
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Missouri proposes tax credits to tackle child care shortages
Missouri faces an annual economic loss of approximately $1.35 billion, including $280 million in lost tax revenue, due to insufficient affordable child care options.
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Missouri Chamber backs bill linking jobless benefits duration to state unemployment rate
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed its support for a legislative proposal aimed at encouraging unemployed individuals in Missouri to return to work.
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Missouri considers reducing personal injury claim filing period from five years to two
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is advocating for changes to the state's statute of limitations on personal injury claims.
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Missouri House reviews bills aimed at addressing state's energy demand
A pair of bills introduced in the Missouri House aim to ensure the state can meet its growing energy demands, which are partly driven by the onshoring of large manufacturing facilities and increased internet usage.
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Missouri Chamber backs bill easing criminal record expungement
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed its support for legislative efforts aimed at reducing recidivism by simplifying the process of expunging criminal records.