September 2011 Posts

Sep
7
2011

Missouri Set to Load on Subsidies for Cargo Hub

During a special session this week, the Missouri legislature is expected to approve $360 million in tax credit subsidies for “Aerotropolis,” a project that would create a cargo hub at Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to lure Chinese air carriers. Yet, the project faces some serious questions.

Sep
2
2011

No Job Subsidies for Companies That Discriminate Against the Unemployed

Should taxpayers subsidize companies that refuse to even interview unemployed workers? Of course not!

Sep
1
2011

Colorado Stock Show Wants Bucks to Sprawl

[caption id="attachment_2164" align="alignright" width="240" caption="The location of the future Gaylord convention center complex."]

Sep
1
2011

Some 9/11 Subsidy Recipients Fail to Meet Job Goals; New York State Recaptures Funds

[caption id="attachment_2094" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Pie Chart 1: The Largest JCRP Recipients"][/caption]