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The Missouri General Assembly closed its 2023 Regular Session tonight, having passed several pro-growth policies advocated for by Greater St. Louis, Inc. in collaboration with legislators, investors, and community partners.
Greater St. Louis, Inc. helped secure big wins in the state budget, including $16 million for startups via the Missouri Technology Corporation, $15 million for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis, $11.7 million for public transit, $2.8 billion for Interstate 70 improvements, and over $100 million for pre-K and childcare. Greater St. Louis, Inc. was proud to partner with a statewide coalition of supporters, Representative Brad Christ (R-St. Louis County), and Senator Nick Schroer (R-St. Charles) to develop the Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act, a bill that was passed overwhelmingly by both houses of the Missouri General Assembly and will support efforts to retain more graduates of Missouri colleges and universities.
“Greater St. Louis, Inc. works to ensure that the St. Louis metro’s business voice is heard in Jefferson City,” said Greater St. Louis, Inc. Chief Policy Officer Tracy Henke. “That voice was used to continue to build on pro-growth policy and budget wins for the metro and state. We want to thank the legislators that worked with our team and investors this year to enact efforts to make the state and metro more competitive in the global economy, specifically the state’s investment in startups, advanced manufacturing, public transportation, infrastructure, and childcare.”
Greater St. Louis, Inc. also served as a strong voice against harmful policies that would have hindered economic growth in the St. Louis metro, including efforts targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion that would have jeopardized state and regional economic and workforce initiatives.