Economic development subsidies debated amid strong competition
The report highlights 742 million in tax exemptions and credits tied to sales tax, ag land relief, and jobs programs while condemning poor accountability for taxpayer returns. Lyons criticizes the study saying the term public assistance harms dialogue and masks business incentives.
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U.S. Labor
Robert) Reich
Job training partnership boosts Eastern Iowa workers
About 1 600 Eastern Iowa workers will earn more than 43.5 million this year thanks to a job training partnership between the state and 19 firms. Kirkwood Community College administers the New Jobs Training Program serving seven counties, reporting 1996 as its best year with 174 projects creating 12,090 jobs.
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Parsons Technology Inc
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Corporate Welfare in Eastern Iowa
A Cedar Rapids project by McLeod Inc. seeks subsidies for a 24 million investment to develop a technology park. Officials defend subsidies as investment in people, noting a 9 million annual payroll and about 126 related jobs, while critics argue over government support for business.
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Cedar River Paper
McLeod Sauer Sundstrand
West Liberty Foods
Guardian Glass
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Cedar Rapids West Branch
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