(LISTEN): NFIB Missouri president Brad Jones discusses economy and Legislature on "Wake Up Missouri"

One of Missouri's top business leaders says many small businesses around the Show-Me State are struggling to hire employees. NFIB Missouri president Brad Jones joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", saying the number of small businesses in Missouri that have jobs that they cannot fill jumped from 34 percent in February to 40 percent in March. Mr. Jones tells listeners that its troubling. He also addressed Proposition A, which was approved by Missouri voters in November. It increased Missouri's minimum wage to $13.75 an hour in January and raises it to $15 an hour in 2026. The voter-approved measure will also adjust the minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index starting in 2027. It also includes sick leave provisions. Mr. Jones tells listeners that some of his members are worried about how they will deal with the sick leave provision, with their staffing issues: