Historical April–May 2012 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
I was happy to speak at a gathering in support of state historic preservation tax credits.
The gathering boasted a turnout of about 100 people consisting of St. Louis citizens, Missouri lawmakers, and members of the AIJP (Alliance for Industry, Jobs, and Preservation), all of whom turned out to support historic tax credits. State historic tax credits represent a proven economic stimulus program for communities and main streets throughout Missouri.
The rehabilitation of historic buildings: • Creates jobs; • Leverages private investment; • Strengthens our historic assets; • Generates property taxes for our cities; • Attracts emerging businesses; and • Draws a knowledge-based workforce to the area. Missouri leads the nation in revitalizing and preserving the heritage of our cities and towns – a legacy that must be upheld for generations to come.
The historic tax credits have helped spur economic growth at a time when we need to put Missourians back to work.
I was happy to meet some outstanding kids who attend New City School, located in the Central West End neighborhood in the City of St. Louis. New City School is an excellent learning establishment that serves children age 3 through sixth grade.
According to its website, New City School students consistently score three to four years above grade level on the Stanford Achievement Test.
In addition, over the last 10 years, graduating New City School students have consistently scored in the top 10 percent among private and public school students nationwide.
The school is dedicated to investing every resource available to help students learn, grow as individuals, and succeed in the classroom.
To learn more about the school, visit www. newcityschool.org or call (314) 361-6411. Missourians will have an additional incentive to “go green.” From Thursday, April 19, through Wednesday, April 25, several Missouri communities will host a tax-free holiday on qualified Energy Star appliances.
According to an article published by KSHB, this will be Missouri’s fourth Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday. People who purchase certain Energy Star products during the tax holiday will have at least the 4.225 percent Missouri sales tax on their purchase waived. Energy Star appliances that will qualify for the tax exemption include: • Clothes washers • Refrigerators • Freezers • Dishwashers • Water heaters • Furnaces • Air conditioners • Heat pumps You can visit www.energystar.gov to find more information about Energy Star products and news.
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State Senator Keaveny with New City School students.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2012.
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