On behalf of a collaboration of business and civic organizations, we encourage the Jackson County Legislature to take the necessary steps to ensure residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed extension of the 3/8 cent sales tax on April 2.We appreciate the diligent negotiations on both sides. Commitments, concessions and progress have all been made.
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As you know, improving childcare access has been a top priority for the KC Chamber and area businesses for the past decade. Now the KC Chamber is asking for your help in advocacy to address the lack of accessible childcare seats in our region, which has been a major barrier to getting our full workforce back into jobs and hampering the ability of employers to fill critical workforce needs. Currently 41% of all Missouri counties lack accredited childcare facilities, greatly hampering the ability for workers to participate in the workforce.
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The Missouri House of Representatives is considering legislation on a critical upskill credentialing program and they need to hear from Kansas City area employers who support this grant program to help address the workforce needs. Please email your Missouri House member today and request their support of HB 417.
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The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce opposes Amendment 4 on the upcoming Missouri ballot.
Amendment 4 permits the Missouri Legislature to mandate that the City of Kansas City, Missouri devote no less than one-fourth of its general revenues (up from one-fifth) to fund the Kansas City Police Department.
There are several reasons for our opposition.
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The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has voted to support Questions 1 and 2 on the upcoming Kansas City, Missouri November ballot. The vote to support was unanimous in a special meeting of the Chamber’s Executive Committee.
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The KC BizPAC, a Political Action Committee in collaboration with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, endorsed a number of primary candidates in both Missouri and Kansas for the August 2, 2022 election, with great success. The following list shows the candidates supported by BizPAC and election results.
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The KC BizPAC, a Political Action Committee in collaboration with the Civic Council and Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, after interviewing and reviewing questionnaires from the school board candidates for the Kanas City Public Schools Board, has endorsed candidates for the April School Board race.
All terms are 4 years (expires in 2025)
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The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (KC Chamber) applauds Congress for its bipartisan and bicameral work to pass another desperately needed COVID-19 relief and stimulus bill. Last night, Congress approved of $900 billion in COVID relief, which was combined with the $1.4 trillion Omnibus that will fund the Federal Government through September 2021. Below is a summary of the major relief parts of the stimulus bill (all numbers approximate):
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