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Missouri Chamber Wants Legislature To Protect Businesses From COVID-19 Lawsuits

By Steve Kraske,

Published January 7, 2021 at 12:38 PM CST

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will bring its 3-point plan to the state capitol with the goal of stimulating Missouri's economy.

The Missouri Chamber Of Commerce And Industry prioritizes rebuilding the state's economy in its three-point legislative agenda.

The plan focuses on transportation infrastructure, increasing job opportunities and training as well as protecting employers from COVID-19 related litigation. Chamber President Dan Mehan emphasizes the importance of states propelling their own recovery, saying "(Washington) D.C. has demonstrated an absolute ability to do nothing."

Dan Mehan, president,Missouri Chamber Of Commerce and Industry

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