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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. The Transportation and Climate Initiative of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States is a regional collaboration that seeks to improve transportation, develop the clean energy economy, and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. percent increase.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. Ipreo Holdings plans to create 250 new jobs by the end of 2017 when it establishes a business center in Wake County, NC.

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Less Is More In New England

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From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 The NH Dept.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. 100% electable sales factor for multi-state corporations (increasing from 80% to 100% between 2014 and 2017). Sales factor further reduces corporate tax burdens.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. The increase is to occur in equal increments over a four year period, between 2014 and 2017. percent, between 2014 and 2017. This provides businesses with the opportunity to reduce their Arizona tax burden.

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