Legislative Reports and Newsletters

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is advocating for issues important to business and the quality of life in our regional community. We have “boots on the ground” working for our members in Jefferson City and Topeka and our advocates will provide their updates here throughout each legislative session.

2022 Legislative Report Cards

These are the key legislative priority areas the KC Chamber engaged in the 2022 legislative sessions. The status of these priority areas indicates the accomplishments of Chamber advocacy. These policies reflect the business-friendly priorities of the KC Chamber and our 2,000 members in Kansas and Missouri.

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Urgent Action Requested: Tell Missouri Legislators to Support Expanding Childcare Access

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KC BizPAC · Public Policy

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.   More