Nance: Report on Tax Credits Released, Spartan Spectacular

"People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society." –Vince Lombardi

At the Capitol

I am honored to be appointed Chairman of the House Insurance Policy Committee.

The Committee on Insurance Policy may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to insurance, insurance companies and the Department of Insurance.  Among other issues to be addressed, I would like us to strengthen our uninsured motorist laws with a data system for officers to access for instant verification. On Thursday, I will be in Jefferson City to meet with other committee chairpersons and House leadership.

Report on Tax Credits Released:

A report released yesterday from the Missouri Tax Credit Review Commission recommended eliminating nearly half of Missouri's tax credit programs and changes to many others. The changes proposed could reduce tax credits $220 million and give a greater return to taxpayers for their investment.

The report also recommends placing a two-year sunset provision on banking and insurance tax credits, a four-year sunset on tax credits for economic development, distressed communities, agriculture and environmental tax credits and a six-year sunset on historic preservation and low income housing tax credits.

To review the report, go to:  http://tcrc.mo.gov/ and click on the report on the right.

In the District

SPARTAN SPECTACULAR

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The Richmond Spartans carried their Thanksgiving into the weekend with an unbelievable comeback against a powerful foe. We traveled to the Edward Jones Dome for the Class 3 championship on Friday. The first half was dominated by the John Burroughs Bombers with their spread passing formations, but the inspired Spartans completely dominated the second half. I look forward to their visit to the Capitol next spring.

November 7th was a great day for Justin Persell and Spencer Dane Roberson as they achieved their Eagle Scout designation.

I presented a resolution from the House of Representatives to the Orrick Lion's Club on Saturday the 5th of November. It was their 60th Anniversary of serving the community.

On the 11th of November, I attended the Excelsior Springs Museum's annual dinner. Congratulations to Denise Siegel on receiving the "Volunteer of the Year Award".

The Excelsior Springs Optimist Club held a 50th Anniversary party at the Elm's Hotel November 13th. A Resolution was presented by me to the Optimist recognizing the half century of service.

On the 15th of November, I was a guest at Richmond's Dear Elementary to read to students. On the 17th I traveled with many Excelsior Springs School Board members for a Legislative dinner with the Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City.

The Elm's Hotel was the location of the Fellowship of Christian Athlete kick-off dinner for this area on November 18^th.  Joey Branson has been tapped to lead a new Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter that will encompass not just Excelsior Springs, but other communities on or near the 92/10 corridor, including Platte City, Smithville, Kearney, Richmond, Lexington, Cameron and smaller communities nearby.

I attended the Richmond and Excelsior Springs communities' Christmas kick-off celebrations with various activities in their downtown areas.

The Excelsior Springs Quarterback Club is sponsoring the 45th Mineral Water Bowl between Concordia University and Pittsburg State University December 4th at noon at Tiger Stadium. For more information, visit the website at www.mineralwaterbowl.net