There is legislation being debated today in the Missouri State Legislature that would put a cap on a program, that more than any other state program, has contributed to the revitalization of the City of St. Louis over the past decade. The attacks on the state’s Historic Tax Credit program are short-sighted and threaten to put the brakes on development activities in neighborhoods and downtowns all over the state.
Lt. Governor Peter Kinder was the sole Republican survivor of Tuesday’s blue sweep of Missouri’s statewide offices. As he assumes the role of leader of his party, his success should be taken as a lesson for future Republican candidates: reaching out pays off. Continue Reading
Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, a Republican in a bitter re-election fight against Democratic challenger State Rep. Sam Page, has announced the support of several black religious leaders. Continue Reading