Missouri Capitol Chat

Just six weeks remain in the 2023 legislative session!

Join the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Governmental Affairs team as they break down the progress legislators are making on pro-business bills, such as child care and ESOP tax credits. Plus, learn why Kara, Heidi and Phillip might need to get "let business decide" embroidered on their suit jackets.

It's officially Legislative Spring Break – the halfway point of the 2023 legislative session.

Join the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Governmental Affairs team as they break down some pro-business bills and the progress that's been made thus far. Plus, take a look ahead at the work that's still left to do.

Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) joins Phillip Arnzen, director of legislative affairs at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to break down HB 301. The bill, sponsored by Roberts, contains several provisions to address the multi-faceted and complex issue of rising crime. 

Session is underway, and it's a sprint until the month of May.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Governmental Affairs team breaks down the Governor's State of the State address, as well as the first few weeks of the legislative session. Hear about some of the early fireworks and what you can expect to see in the months ahead.

Missouri business leaders have a mixed outlook for the year ahead. 

Pat McFerron of CHS & Associates joins the the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Governmental Affairs team to break down the results of the Missouri Chamber's annual CEO survey.  Plus, Phillip, Kara and Heidi share some "Capitol Insight" as the 2023 Legislative Session kicks off.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: bill pre-filing has begun.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Governmental Affairs team looks ahead to the 2023 Legislative Session. From public safety issues to legal reform, they break down some of pre-filed bills that align with the Missouri Chamber’s top priorities. 

Two new podcast hosts join Capitol Chat to break down Missouri’s new class of lawmakers.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Governmental Affairs team looks back at the results of the November General Election. They explain what a fresh crop of legislators, along with marijuana legalization, means for our pro-business advocacy efforts.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Governmental Affairs team looks back at the results of the August Primary Election and details what it means for our pro-business advocacy efforts.

On May 13, the Missouri Legislature gaveled out with a bang. Ross, Kara and Carol discuss what bills made it across the finish line and what lies ahead for the Missouri Chamber's legislative and political efforts. 

With just five days of the 2022 Legislative Session to go, the Missouri Chamber advocacy team is ramping up efforts to keep anti-business amendments off bills and get pro-jobs policies across the finish line.