Sunday, April 30, 2006
I came across only a handful of interesting incentives articles this week.
In Iowa, government officials are talking with Whirlpool about keeping Maytoag jobs. Incentives are obviously on the table. Read more.
Norfolk is trying to figure out a next step in the wake of Ford's decision to close a plant there. Read more.
In North Carolina, Dll;s attorneys have asked the court to throw out the suit challenging Dells hefty incentive package. Read more. Meanwhile, the Dell deal may, some speculate, lead to a Toyota deal for the state. Read more.
Utah's incentives are attracting more public attention. Read more.
The Kentucky legislature killed a proposal to give more scrutiny to incentives. Read more.
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