The state legislature is again being asked to tackle an issue that touches every Missourian in some way – access to childcare services. Three-fourths of Missouri counties are considered childcare deserts, meaning families struggle to find quality, safe, and affordable...
A new report from the Missouri Chamber Foundation shows that over the next five years, the Show-Me State is expected to be a top 10 state for tech manufacturing job growth. During a news conference this week at the state Capitol, the report’s lead researcher, Ted...
Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry leaders say Missouri must become more competitive to expand its manufacturing industry. Stet Schanze, president of Gray Manufacturing in St. Joseph, said while manufacturing makes up 30% of the local workforce, it is only 10%...
Several business groups are asking the Missouri Supreme Court to overturn the voter-passed Proposition A, which will raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and mandate paid sick leave. They contend that Prop A violates the requirement that ballot...
Missouri voters will get to decide whether the state’s minimum wage should be higher and whether all employers should offer paid sick leave. Proposition A is one of three citizen-led initiatives that made it onto the November ballot. Richard von Glahn, campaign...
