A Who’s-Who of state legislators for and against Missouri’s Historic Tax Credit program:
The following state senators and representatives are in support of the Historic Tax Credit program:
Senator Rita Heard Days (D-14)
Representative Ron Richard (R-129) (Speaker of the House)
The following 6 senators, lead by Senator Lager, constitute the group of legislators who would place limitations on the Historic Tax Credit:
The following legislators are on-the-fence regarding the proposed limitations on Historic Tax Credits:
Senator Griesheimer (R-26) (Chair of Senate Economic Development Committee)
Representative Timothy Flook (R-34) (Chair of House Economic Development Committee)
Note: At this time, the majority of the House remains on the fence in relation to this issue.
FYI:
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I have been involved in several projects which used tax credits (not historic) for building low income homes. This was done by a non-profit group which ploughs all its profits back into the neighborhood. However, these credits are very competitive and the amount available each year is limited. Any prudent person understands you cannot operate a budget where one line item is open ended. Not sure why anyone would disagree with that.
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Posted by flyover | 27. Apr, 2009, 8:04 AMRon Richard, listed as a supporter, is a Republican, not a Democrat.
Posted by anonymous | 29. Apr, 2009, 10:02 AMAs we witnessed Senator Spector crossing the aisle to save his pollitical career, who cares if a politician has a “D”, “R”, or “I” behind there name these days. Afterall, Washington is an institution that is here to stay regardless of party affiliation!
Posted by anonymoustoo | 30. Apr, 2009, 2:05 PMSome reading the message might believe that the Missouri House has a Democrat majority. It does not. I also believe that information should be accurate wherever possible. It is certainly not a capitol offense, ha, ha.
Posted by anonymous,again | 30. Apr, 2009, 3:47 PM