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Legislators Return from Spring Break
Missouri legislators returned to work this week following the legislative spring break. After this week, there will be just seven weeks of session remaining. The House will begin debating the budget on the floor next week and will send it to the Senate for further consideration. The Senate was more productive this week, but tensions remain between the majority Republican members and the Freedom Caucus members, who signaled this week they want their legislation to move, raising the prospect of more obstruction in the weeks to come. Stay tuned.
NAP and YOP Tax Credits Bogged Down
Progress on the tax credits bill we have been supporting this session to increase the state tax credit available under the Neighborhood Assistance (NAP) and Youth Opportunity (YOP) Programs has slowed. We are hoping to attach the language to other bills that are moving, but we are hearing hesitancy from lawmakers to increase these credits to 70% from 50% for fear of other benevolent credits being added to the mix, potentially sinking our language. Once we have the language attached to a bill that is moving, we will be in touch about contacting your legislators. Please keep this issue in your prayers.
Have a blessed Holy week and a Happy Easter, everyone!
Deacon Tyler
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