The team catches up listeners on employer-relevant news and bids farewell to Matt, who is departing next week for North Carolina. 

Missouri Capitol Chat

S02E08 Season 2 Finale

A lot has happened since the last episode of Missouri Capitol Chat! Hear the latest on policy, Missouri Supreme Court rulings, upcoming Senate and Congressional races and COVID-19 — and how it all impacts employers. 

S02E07

When the legislative session ended at 6 p.m. on Friday, a historic amount of pro-jobs legislation had been successfully passed — some at the very last minute. Matt, Ross and Kara recap the excitement and share the wins they secured for employers.

Session Recap S02E06

Before the clock strikes 6pm this Friday, the legislature has a lot on the table that could still make it to the governor&apos;s desk. Which business priorities still have a chance of crossing the finish line? Matt, Kara and Ross discuss and give an info-packed overview of the last week of the session.

The final countdown S02E05

With three weeks left til the end of session,  the legislature is in crunch time. The team gives updates on the state of education reform, COVID-19 lawsuit protection, transportation investment, Wayfair implementation,  workforce development and other business issues. 

Sprint to the Finish S02E04

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?

Eight weeks to go S02E03

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 S02E02

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

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.