Show-Me State Times

The 2024 Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly concluded this afternoon, having approved a series of pro-growth policies and budgetary allocations. These measures were championed by Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL), in partnership with legislators, investors, and community stakeholders.

GSL played a pivotal role in securing significant victories in the state budget, including:

- Public Transit: $11.7 million ($10 million general revenue + $1.7 million state transportation fund)

- Missouri Technology Corporation: $8.5 million

- Global Connectivity: GSL was instrumental in securing $5 million for an international flight incentive that any airport in Missouri can use, including St. Louis Lambert International Airport

- Transformation of St. Louis Lambert International Airport: $7 million for the demolition of the Missouri Air National Guard site at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, a necessary project for the construction of the new single terminal project.

- UMSL College of Engineering: In collaboration with the University of Missouri-St. Louis, GSL helped secure $25 million for the establishment of UMSL’s College of Engineering.

In addition to these achievements, GSL proudly partnered with a statewide coalition on legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Roberts (St. Louis) and Representative Travis Wilson (St. Charles). This legislation streamlines the Historic Tax Credit program and enhances transparency for developers.

Two additional legislative priorities also saw progress - the Advanced Manufacturing Recruitment Act and the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act - with GSL vowing to continue advocating for these policies in future sessions.

"Our work continued to build on pro-growth policy and budget wins for the St. Louis metro and state," said Adam Kazda, Vice President of Government Relations for GSL. "Greater St. Louis, Inc. will continue to advocate for pro-growth public policy."

In its advocacy efforts, GSL also stood against policies that could potentially hinder economic growth in the St. Louis metro, including initiatives that could jeopardize state and regional economic and workforce programs.