Sunday, June 25, 2006
Here are the significant articles on incentives from last week:
The big news: New York is finally getting its chip plant with about $1 billion in incentives. Read more. The news starting popping on the radar screen on Tuesday, June 20. By Friday, the announcement came. Here is more on the politics of the deal. Read more.
The incentives for ethanol, coupled with high prices, is driving a boom. A NY Times article explores the consequences. Read more.
A new report estimates that Iowa Value Funds incentives have generated 5,300 jobs. Read more.
Municipal tax breaks on Long Island may not have generated much benefit, according to critics. Read more.
Missouri's governor announced his program to redevelop smaller downtowns. Read more.
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