Several critical pro-business bills made big progress in the Capitol before Spring Break, but the fight isn&apos;t over yet. It&apos;s a race to the finish — what will lawmakers tackle when they return next week, and how can the business community help push these bills to the governor&apos;s desk?

Missouri Capitol Chat

Eight weeks to go

Ross, Kara and Matt are back from the Capitol to join us in the studio and update you on all things Missouri business! In this episode: COVID-19 liability protectionsEducation reformComputer science legislationWorkforce development billsUnemployment overpayment updateThe push for more transportation investmentEnergy policyVaccine rolloutand more!

February Recap

Kicking off season two of the podcast, the team discusses progress on the COVID-19 liability protection bill and transportation infrastructure legislation, Gov. Parson's top priorities in his 2021 State of the State address, and updates on Missouri's vaccine rollout effort. 

S02E01: Session kicks off

Hear from the Missouri Chamber's governmental affairs team about the top issues and bills expected to be the focus of the 2021 Legislative Session.

S01E12: 2021 Legislative Session Preview

With the Nov. 3 election mere days away, our legislative experts weigh in on the hottest races and what results could mean for our business community. 

Nov. 3 Election Preview

With less than a week until the Aug. 4 primary, Matt and Ross discuss the most heated races as well as Gov. Parson’s special session on violent crime. They also look ahead to the November election.

Countdown to Aug. 4

The August 4 Primary Election is less than two months out. The Missouri Capitol Chat team highlights some of the state's most interesting races. They also give an update on the possibility for a special session and bid farewell to a longtime capitol denizen who recently retired.

S01E09 - A Primer on Missouri's Primaries

The 2020 Legislative Session has adjourned! The Missouri Capitol Chat team takes a deep dive into the bills that passed and the legislation that just missed the cut. They also look forward toward the possibility of Gov. Parson calling a special session (or sessions). 

S01E08 - End of Session Special Episode

The Missouri Capitol Chat team provides a business-focused update on the COVID-19 crisis & the upcoming resumption of the legislative session, along with insight from Rep. Vicky Hartzler and Sen. Roy Blunt.

S01E07 - Latest coronavirus news

What are Missouri leaders doing to help prepare and aid the business community during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this special episode, we share updates from Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services Director Randall Williams, Dept. of Economic Development Director Rob Dixon, and Dept. of Labor & Industrial Relations Director Anna Hui. Find these resources and more for Missouri employers at www.mochamber.com/coronavirus.

S01E06 - Coronavirus Update

As tension builds in the Capitol — what pro-business priority bills remain on track with spring break just weeks away? The Missouri Chamber advocacy team discusses movement on legal reform, PDMP, workforce, labor issues and more.

Bills on the move

Missouri Capitol Chat host Ross Lien takes the podcast on the road to Lincoln Days in Springfield to discuss Cleaner Missouri, legal reform, public safety, apprenticeships, transportation, broadband and more with elected officials. Features special guests U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, Attorney General Eric Schmitt, and Rep. Curtis Trent. 

S01E04: On the road

Your Missouri Chamber advocacy team is back — join Ross, Matt and Kara for the latest recap of pro-jobs legislation straight from the Capitol.

S01E03: Progress on workforce, legal reforms & more

With the first two weeks of the 2020 Legislative Session under their belts, the Missouri Chamber advocacy team delves into the business issues that have been discussed in the legislature so far and reviews Gov. Parson’s State of the State address. They also look ahead to what Missouri businesses should know about upcoming Capitol action.

S01E02: First Two Weeks of Session in Review

Meet the Missouri Chamber Governmental Affairs team and learn about the top issues and bills expected to be the focus of the 2020 Legislative Session.Topics include: Legal reformInternet sales taxWorkforce developmentEducationAnd more!

S01E01: 2020 Legislative Session Preview

This legislative session, join the Missouri Chamber Governmental Affairs team for a regular look under the dome with a focus on the latest developments concerning pro-business legislation.