Public Policy

The Chamber believes this is a critical time for the Missouri and Kansas legislatures and congressional delegations to advocate for strategic long-term opportunities in areas in which our two-state region can lead.

Other areas of focus include education, transportation, economic and workforce development, and healthcare. We believe it is imperative that our two states and Congress balance budget reduction measures with policy support for initiatives that will propel economic recovery and position the region for economic leadership and competitiveness.

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Below you will find links to the Chamber’s state and federal public policy agendas.

2023 Federal Public Policy Agenda

Kansas 2023 Public Policy Agenda

Missouri 2023 Public Policy Agenda

2023 KCMO Consensus Agenda

Public Policy: 2023 Military Positions

Workforce Opportunities for Returning Citizens (WORC) Policy Agenda

2022 Kansas Legislative Report Card

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

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

Action Requested: Missouri Legislation to Fund Training to Address Workforce Needs

KC BizPAC · Public Policy

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. More

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Statement on Amendment 4/MO Ballot

KC Chamber · Public Policy

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. More

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KC Chamber Endorses KCMO Ballot Issues

KC Chamber · Public Policy

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. More