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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Laws enacted in 1998 required agricultural operations with $2,500 or more in gross annual income and livestock operations with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight to have and comply with a nutrient management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Clean Energy Jobs. Water Quality and Land Management.

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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. million-square-foot global command center in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor; a key factor was the Corridor’s robust infrastructure.

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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use

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Candid insights and observations from these experts formed the basis for After Sandy , a comprehensive, practical set of 23 recommendations focused on four areas—land use and development; infrastructure, technology and capacity; finance, investment and insurance; and leadership and governance.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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million homes that are accessible to low-income renters. Nationwide, 60% of all workers earn less than what’s required to afford a two-bedroom rental home, according to a June report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, which also cited the shortage of affordable housing.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Site and Infrastructure Grant Fund: Provides assistance for site development and infrastructure improvements for very high-impact projects. Income tax rates for all taxpayers will be lowered to a uniform rate of 5.8% The corporate income tax will be reduced to 6% in 2014 and 5% in 2015. in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax. No state personal income tax. 2 infrastructure.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The fund can be expended by the Governor for economic development and related infrastructure development when expenditure of funds is likely a determining factor in locating or retaining a high-impact business project or facility in Oklahoma. Clean Burning Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Credit (68 O.S.