Glad to help draw attention to how SMART Credits can be used to rebuild old, dilapidated school buildings, especially those on Virginia’s military bases. Every student should have the opportunity to learn in an environment that helps them reach their fullest potential. Using these SMART Credits to renovate and update these school buildings would create jobs, save taxpayers money, and make them more energy efficient – that’s why it is a key part of my Blueprint for America’s Comeback.
Allen, Kaine: Base schools
Richmond Times Dispatch
By Staff
July 25, 2011
Last week senatorial candidates George Allen and Tim Kaine issued a joint statement. Rather than exchanging partisan blasts the Republican and the Democrat called for the rehabilitation of schools on U.S. military bases. Their release followed a report that detailed the dilapidated conditions of many schools serving military families.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner opened the week with a call for action. Allen and Kaine echoed his themes. All five of the schools on military bases in Virginia fell below standards. Something must be done.
The School Modernization and Revitalization Tax Credit (SMART) rates as a welcome something. Paul Goldman, the ubiquitous political gadfly, long has promoted the excellent idea, which would offer tax credits for the restoration of old school buildings. Base schools would seem to be ideal candidates for the credits.
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