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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare

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While Maryland offers non-monetary incentives such as priority parking and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane access regardless of the number of occupants (when displaying an HOV permit on the vehicle), it is the dollar cost and source of funds for that public policy that is now drawing attention.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Income tax rates for all taxpayers will be lowered to a uniform rate of 5.8% in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015. The corporate income tax will be reduced to 6% in 2014 and 5% in 2015. If the state meets revenue targets, the corporate income tax will drop to 4% in 2016 and 3% in 2017.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Sea Level Rise Inundation and Coastal Flooding. Water Quality and Land Management. Stormwater and Flood Management.

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The focus of our 2014 Economic Development Awards is Achievement. Without further ado, here are the winners of our 2014 Economic Development Awards. This quickly expanding success story has earned the Georgia Department of Economic Development our 2014 Achievement in Cluster Development Award.

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Nucor Direct Reduced Iron Plant Completed In St. James Parish, LA

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Nucor has created 140 new direct jobs to date and will reach its target of 150 jobs well in advance of the company’s year-end 2014 commitment to the State of Louisiana. Nucor’s investment in Louisiana is one of the reasons we have more people working and living with higher incomes than ever in our state.”. In March 2011, Gov.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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While the national average of per-capita income going to taxes is 9.9 In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property, gas and personal income remain low compared to the rest of the country. Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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From the July/August 2014 issue. Less Taxing” since there is no state personal income tax—a key point for consideration, especially for the attraction and retention of key employees. Chief Executive magazine’s 2014 survey of CEOs ranked Florida #2 on its listing of “Best/Worst States for Business.” By Dominique Cantelme.

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