The Missouri Senate has passed a measure to provide state tax increment financing for areas in St. Louis that border former public housing sites, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

According to The Bond Buyer, the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority filed a lawsuit in St. Louis Circuit Court seeking a decision following statements by St. Louis University law professor that he would file a lawsuit if the city allocated funds for a new Rams stadium without a public vote.

USDA has selected Missouri to participate in this year's Stronger Economies Together (SET) initiative. Missouri SET will be led by a statewide training team from MU Extension, Missouri USDA RD, the Missouri Dept. of Economic Development, and other partners, according to Democrat News.

According to this editorial, Missouri's tax credits have had a positive impact in the state, but lawmakers should look at a comprehensive overhaul of the entire tax credit program before expanding credits.

Toby Rittner, President & CEO, provides an update on the initiatives CDFA has been conducting and the success that CDFA has had this year. Included in the update is a highlight of membership benefits, new members, and upcoming events.

August 10-14, 2015 - St. Louis, MO
CDFA Summer School is a week long series of courses presented by the CDFA Training Institute. These courses qualify for the Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Join us in St. Louis, and start down the road to personal and professional advancement. Courses include: Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance, Intro Tax Increment Finance, Intro Public-Private Partnership (P3) Finance, Intro Bond Finance, and Intro Rural Finance.

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