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P3's Probably Not for 'Pay-As-You-Go' Tennessee

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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam is in full agreement with President Trump's views on the need for new spending on crumbling or new transportation infrastructure, but he doesn't think Trump's idea for public/private partnerships to finance the work will help Tennessee for one simple reason - Tennessee pays for its roads without taking on debt and resulting (..)

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Two-Way Street

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is getting the short end of the stick from free trade agreements, losing jobs to overseas producers who flood America with subsidized imports. Lets face it: when your national debt rapidly is approaching $20 trillion and sitting on the other side of the negotiating table is your largest creditor, waving denial of access to the U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. The reputation of Tennessee’s business climate and skilled workforce has attracted countless world-class businesses to our state. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. million loan participation program fostering business expansion and job creation in Arizona by providing debt financing for small businesses (in collaboration with private finance partners). Arizona Innovation Accelerator Fund: $18.2

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement.

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