What’s Racing Through Washington – November 2024
Election Update Donald Trump has secured victory in the presidential election and is set to begin his second term in 2025. Republicans have also gained the majority in the [...]
What’s Racing Through Washington – October 2024
USDA Disaster Resources Available In light of the recent surge in natural disasters, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) wants to remind its members about the important U.S. Department [...]
What’s Racing Through Washington – September 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson’s Funding Gamble Hits a Hurdle Following the House's failure to pass a stopgap funding bill on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, lawmakers are considering a new plan [...]
Triple Crown triumphs: facility upgrades, audience engagement, safety standards
Triple Crown triumphs: facility upgrades, audience engagement, safety standards Opinion BY TOM ROONEY JUNE 21, 2024 The Lexington Herald-Leader Like most racing fans, every year I eagerly anticipate the [...]
2023 NTRA Legislative Annual Report Released
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 6, 2024) ― The NTRA’s 2023 Legislative annual report is now available for download here. The report highlights that NTRA’s federal legislative activities and fundraising programs that [...]
House Appropriations Funds $5 Million for Veteran’s Equine Therapy
(Washington, D.C., May 24, 2024): Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee convened to review the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Committee approved [...]
NTRA Advocates to Expand Investment in Thoroughbred Racing on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C., May 22, 2024: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) is actively working on Capitol Hill to help to expand investments in the sport of Thoroughbred racing. Just [...]
What’s Racing Through Washington – April 2024
Thoroughbred Racing Launces New National Safety Campaign On Tuesday, April 23, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced a new national campaign, Safety Runs First, and corresponding website to [...]
What’s Racing Through Washington – March 2024
Spring May Have Sprung, but the Tax Package Might Not Bloom The fate of the Wyden-Smith tax bill hangs in the balance as it faces significant opposition in the Senate. Senator [...]
Congress Takes Significant Stride Towards Tax Relief for the Thoroughbred Industry
Just moments ago, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, with huge bipartisan support. This comprehensive tax package [...]