JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 24 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber backs bill to increase penalties for retail theft January 24, 2025 Less than a minute read # Missouri lawmakers heard legislation that would increase the penalties for stealing merchandise from Missouri businesses. Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), sponsor of HB 277, shared with members of the House Crime and Public Safety Committee the i  more