THE LATEST NEWS FROM
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
In late January Better Together released their proposal to unite St. Louis City and County. The one policy priority for St. Louis REALTORS® in 2019 is St. Louis City-County Unification ( find our policy agenda here ) and the St. Louis REALTORS® Advocacy Committee and Board of Directors are digging into the Better Together proposal to determine whether or not it will achieve our policy goals. We want to hear from you: How do you think the Better Together proposal impacts you as a REALTOR® and your business? To learn more about the proposal, you can find the executive summary and the full report here as well as watch a short video here . We will also be hosting an Urban Affairs Forum featuring Better Together on Wednesday, February 27 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for those wanting to learn more.  RSVP for that event.

To give your input to the association on this, please email Charlie Hinderliter, Director of Government Affairs at chinderliter@stlrealtors.com sharing “How do you think the Better Together proposal impact your business and you as a REALTOR®?”
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - 2018 PRESIDENT'S CUP
The President’s Cup is awarded to local and state associations by National Association of REALTORS ® for achieving vigorous REALTORS ® Political Action Committee (RPAC) investment and participation goals, in addition to performing other activities in support of RPAC. 
It's not an easy feat for a local association of our size to achieve the coveted President's Cup. REALTOR ® volunteers work gallantly to encourage your participation in RPAC. CLICK HERE to learn more about RPAC.
BECOMING A MAJOR INVESTOR IS NO SMALL COMMITMENT
Did you know you can take some of the sticker-shock away by enrolling in a monthly installment plan? Sign-up for the REALTORS ® PAC Payment Plan and by December you’ll be on the coveted list of St. Louis REALTORS® Major Investors. There’s no simpler way to invest!

RPAC protects your business, promotes property rights and saves you money at the closing table! Become a Sterling R for just $100 a month HERE !
TREASURY, IRS GIVE BIG WIN TO REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN QUALIFIED BUSINESS INCOME RULE
Last month, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the new 20 percent deduction on qualified business income. As Americans begin preparations for the 2018 tax filing season, real estate professionals have been uncertain about the true impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on their respective businesses. The recent ruling from Treasury and the IRS signaled a significant victory for the real estate industry and for many of the National Association of Realtors ® ’ 1.3 million members. CLICK HERE to read more.
ADDITIONAL PRESENTER AT ECONOMIC FORECAST
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Business Economist and Research Officer, Kevin L. Kliesen will be joining National Association of REALTORS ® Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research, Lawrence Yun as a featured presenter at St. Louis REALTORS® upcoming Economic Forecast Breakfast. This event is always well-attended. Sign up today!
Friday, March 1 , 2019 | 8:30-11 a.m.
Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel
7730 Bonhomme Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63105

$15 registration fee for Members, $20 registration fee for Non-Members. Registration fee includes plated breakfast.
HAPPENING AT ST. LOUIS REALTORS ®
February 18 | St. Louis REALTORS ® Closed for President's Day
February 21 |  YPN Winter Event , Details announced soon!
February 27 | Urban Affairs Forum , St. Louis REALTORS® Conference Center
March 1 | Economic Forecast Breakfast , Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel
March 15 | RPAC Trivia Night , St. Louis REALTORS ® Conference Center
 Questions about St. Louis REALTORS ® Political Advocacy efforts?
Contact Charlie Hinderliter, Director of Government Affairs
chinderliter@stlrealtors.com   | 314-590-2307
St. Louis REALTORS ® | 314-576-0033 | stlrealtors.com 
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