What is happening on immigration policy at both the federal and state levels? The latest MCC Messenger provides a general overview of the most relevant executive orders that have been implemented at the federal and state level, as well as of the bills that have been...
It has been just over six weeks since the 2025 session of the Missouri General Assembly began. Of the over 2,300 bills that have been filed, the MCC has positions on nearly 100 of them. To see the bills the MCC is tracking, click here. If you missed the first...
During his speech on Tuesday afternoon on the House floor of the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe addressed several areas he intends the state to focus on during the 2025 legislative session, including public safety, education funding, care for mothers and...
On Monday, the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety heard two bills that address immigration issues: SB 58 and SB 72. SB 58, sponsored by Sen. Jill Carter (R-Joplin), would, among other things, create the “offense of aggravated illegal...
The House Economic Development Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a bill designed to address the lack of access to affordable child care in the state. HB 269, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph), would create three separate tax credit programs to help...
The 1st regular session of the 103rd General Assembly started just over three weeks ago. To see what bills the MCC has a position on, click here for the MCC Positions and Progress Report. To listen to the first legislative roundtable podcast of 2025 featuring MCC...