Sunday, June 05, 2005
Here are the articles from last week on incentives.
The Mississippi governor is calling the legislature into session at the end of June to consider the Momentum Mississippi package of incentives. Read more.
The Gold Leaf Fondation, founded in North Carolina to help diversify the economies of tobacco dependent counties, is considering direct incentives to companies. Read more.
Mississippi has bailed out of the beef business. A failed loan cost the state a bundle. Read more.
A bill proposed in Congress would provide tax breaks for braodband deployment in rual and underserved markets. Read more.
Oregon is considering legislation to provide tax breaks to food processors. Read more.
Demographics and workforce skills, not incentives, turned the trick for a high tech firm in Tampa. Read more.
Texas Governor Perry asked for $600 million in economic development incentives for his Super Fund and a new technology fund. The legislature delivered $380 million. Read more.
Vermont is considering legislation to tighten its tax creidt program. The legislation includes a two year sunset provision. Read more.
Indiana's new incentive legislation is getting mixed reviews for local EDPros. Read more.
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