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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.

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

Feb 20, 2023
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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