Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Momentum Mississippi is an initiative to back an new set of economic development incentives for Mississippi. There's only one problem. Momentum.
Thusfar, the state legislature has turned its back on what Momentum Mississippi's supporters call "One of the most comprehensive and ambitious implementation plans that any state has attempted," The Momentum Mississippi legislation includes changes to the incentives the state offers new and existing businesses.
In March, the proposal died when the legislature failed to act. Now Momentum Mississippi backers are trying to get their legislation on the agenda of a special session. Read more.
You can read more about the contents of Moemntum Mississippi from this page.
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Moving Momentum Mississippi
