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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in our 9th annual rankings festival. Speaking of the latter, the oil boom in North Dakota continues to propel the Peace Garden State to the top of our list of economic powerhouses.

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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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Several projects are in the works to expand water resources, including the Lake Powell Pipeline, which will enable Utah to claim its full share of Colorado River water (per the 1922 Colorado Compact) and pump the river water out to areas in southern Utah. TARGETED CLUSTERS GET BIGGER. Herbert told us.

Utah 56
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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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As part of the incentive package, Volkswagen Group of America has agreed to waive its right to claim certain statutorily available tax credits directly related to the expansion. recently released an Action Agenda 2014-2019 report which urges that North Dakota explore the creation of a “targeted immigration” program.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. The credit provided to the investor totals 39 percent of the cost of the investment and is claimed over a seven-year period. time permanent jobs paying above average wages.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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Crystal Ball 2013

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– South Dakota claims 1886 deed unearthed in Badlands proves Bakken oilfield owned by state, demands $100 billion from North Dakota. Department of Defense drops opposition to Oregon wind turbine farm, awards $100-billion contract to Lockheed to build windmill-evading stealth aircraft. – U.S.

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Crystal Ball 2013

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– South Dakota claims 1886 deed unearthed in Badlands proves Bakken oilfield owned by state, demands $100 billion from North Dakota. Department of Defense drops opposition to Oregon wind turbine farm, awards $100-billion contract to Lockheed to build windmill-evading stealth aircraft. – U.S.