Public Policy
Comments on the 2024 Missouri and Kansas Legislative Sessions
Comments on the 2024 Missouri and Kansas Legislative Sessions The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce stands in opposition of all anti-LGBTQ legislation proposed in the 2024 Kansas and Missouri Legislative sessions. We believe this legislation, including proposals limiting the rights of our trans neighbors and colleagues, is discriminatory, creates economic instability, and negatively impacts the…
Read MoreThe Respect for Marriage Act is Law
The Respect for Marriage Act is Law As the leading organization representing LGBTQ+ businesses and employees in Kansas City and surrounding areas, the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce applauds members of Congress and President Biden for passing the Respect for Marriage Act. This landmark legislation will reassure the more than 568,000 married same-sex couples that…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: KANSAS SB484 Attacks Transgender Youth in Sports
ACTION ALERT: KANSAS SB484 Attacks Transgender Youth in Sports The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce asks members and member representatives to reach out to local representatives of the Kansas Senate and the Committee on Education to provide opposition testimony for Senate Bill #484, which attacks the rights of transgender athletes in public elementary, secondary, or…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Contact Your Kansas Representative to Vote to Sustain Governor Kelly’s Veto of SB355
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Kansas Representative to Vote to Sustain Governor Kelly’s Veto of SB355 As a result of the motion to reconsider SB355, also known as the Ad Astra 2 redistricting map for the state, the Kansas Senate overrode Governor Kelly’s veto of the bill yesterday, Tuesday, February 8. The decision to override is now in…
Read More2022 Public Policy Platform Announced
2022 Public Policy Platform Announced January 26, 2022Â The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its approved public policy platform for the 2022 legislative year. This platform outlines the Chamber’s position on multiple important LGBTQ+ and business advocacy issues. It will be used during visits with elected leaders, policy discussions with other…
Read MorePassing the Torch – Public Policy Transitions into a New Year with New LeadershipÂ
Passing the Torch – Public Policy Transitions into a New Year with New Leadership January 12, 2022 – With last week seeing the beginnings of both the Kansas and Missouri legislative sessions, we’re diving into the Chamber’s public policy platform this week. Leon Harden, former Policy Chair and Doug Spear, new Policy Chair sat down with…
Read MoreSignificant victory for transgender and gender non-binary rights in Missouri
Significant victory for transgender and gender non-binary rights in Missouri MALGBTCC Law Firm and Former Board Member Secure Hard Fought Decision. The Mid-America LGBT Chamber sends it congratulation to Madeline Johnson, former Board member of our Chamber, and our long time member law firm Edelman Lisen & Meyers (ELM Law), on their hard-fought victory in…
Read MoreAction Alert: Take Action to Uphold the Veto of Anti-Trans Sports bill and Voter Disenfranchisement Bills
Action Alert: Take Action to Uphold the Veto of Anti-Trans Sports bill and Voter Disenfranchisement Bills UPDATED Noon 5/3/21: The veto override of SB55 was struck down by one vote in the Senate this morning. The veto of House Bills 2183 and 2332 passed the House and has been sent to the Senate for a…
Read MoreMissouri House Steps Up Attacks on Transgender Youth
Missouri House Steps Up Attacks on Transgender Youth Yesterday evening the Missouri House debated banning transgender kids from playing school sports alongside their peers as an amendment to HB 1141 – a bill protecting students whose GPA was adversely affected by COVID-19. The elected leaders of Missouri chose daily to advance harmful attacks on the…
Read MoreChamber Condems Hawley and Marshall for Supporting Capitol Attack
Chamber Condems Hawley and Marshall for Supporting Capitol Attack Creator: Pacific Press | Credit: Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Chamber Condemns Josh Hawley, Roger Marshall for Supporting Capitol Insurrection The Mid-America LGBT Chamber condemns the actions of Senators Josh Hawley and Roger Marshall in support of the violence and insurrection that occurred at the nation’s…
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