Featured Legislator: Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
U.S. Representative Brett Guthrie (R-KY) District: 2nd in central Kentucky – home to Louisville suburbs, Fort Knox, Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, and Bowling Green. Experience: Congressman Guthrie is serving his second term in the U.S. House [...]
Saratoga Legislative Briefing Wrap-Up
The NTRA recently hosted a federal legislative briefing at the Fasig-Tipton sales grounds in Saratoga Springs, N Y. Numerous industry participants attended the event including owners, breeders, racetrack operators, consignors and others. NTRA President and [...]
NTRA – Your Investment Incentives Resource
The Tax Relief Act of 2010 continues to provide significant incentives through this year for those making business investments. This bill passed in December 2010 and authorized these 2012 incentives for those who purchase qualified [...]
Next Farm Bill Considered by Congress
Both the House and the Senate recently considered the next version of the sweeping five-year farm bill. The Senate passed its farm bill last month, while the House Agriculture Committee passed its version last week. [...]
Congress Targets Racehorse Depreciation
Talks on how to relieve the nation’s debt crisis through various tax measures have led some members of Congress to target the standard three-year depreciation schedule for racehorses – a measure endorsed by the NTRA [...]
Medication use in Horse Racing Subject of Congressional Hearing
A Congressional hearing will be held on Thursday, July 12 to consider the use of medication in horse racing. The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold the hearing at 2:30 [...]