Missouri lawmakers are advancing key business incentives as the legislative session progresses. The Missouri Chamber supports Senate Bill 1425, sponsored by Sen. Kurtis Gregory, to extend the business headquarters tax credit eligibility from 2030 to 2040, aiming to attract corporate expansions and jobs. According to Mike Brown, president of Burns & McDonnell, the measure provides certainty for growth, with the firm planning 500 new employees in Kansas City this year. Similar House Bill 3095 also gained backing. In education, the House passed HB 2710 to grade public and charter schools on an A-F scale based on student performance, finances, and efficiency, following Gov. Mike Kehoes executive order for greater transparency. Rep. Cecelie Williams noted Missouris 33rd national education ranking per U.S. News & World Report.

Economically, state officials report improvements in jobs, GDP, and wages among Midwestern peers, per the Department of Economic Development. General revenue collections rose 1.0 percent year-to-date to $8.38 billion, according to the Office of Administration. However, public transit faces cuts, with Gov. Kehoe proposing another $5 million reduction after last years trim, leaving agencies with pennies left, KCUR reports. The Chamber also backs expanding the Fast Track Workforce program for high-demand careers like health care and computer science.

Community efforts include proposals for nuclear energy advancement and rural speed limit increases on interstates. Springfield saw a nearly 5 percent crime drop in 2025, per police reports, alongside new business openings like a Target store and Qdoba in Nixa.

Severe weather struck recently, with strong thunderstorms prompting warnings in southern Missouri Ozark counties like Barry, Stone, and Taney on March 10, as covered by Storm Track 360. An ice storm also hit parts of the state around March 11.

Looking Ahead: Watch for debates on MODESA tax incentive expansions for Kansas City developments and the school grading systems Senate review, plus potential fast-track workforce bill passage amid midterm election buzz.

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