by Michael R. Allen
Yesterday, the Special Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development of the Missouri House of Representatives passed an economic development bill out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. The bill includes a slightly amended version of the Distressed Areas Land Assemblage Tax Credit Act. Here is media coverage from around the state:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Proposal requires aldermanic approval for McKee project
Arch City Chronicle: McKee Tax Credit passes House committee
Columbia Daily Tribune: State lawmakers consider economic package
Springfield News-Leader: Business tax credits likely to pass House
Missourinet: House Committee Approves Economic Development Bill