Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Economy | December 20, 2010

By Christine Harbin | Read Time 1 minute

Not only is Gov. Jay Nixon communicating opposition to recommendations from the commission that he created (as I have discussed previously), he is continuing to issue targeted tax credits to companies. From an article in the Columbus Business Journal:

Incentives from the state of Missouri are helping Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. build a new production and distribution facility there.

The Marysville-based lawn and garden care company will receive more than $350,000 in tax credits and grants in exchange for investing $8 million in a new fertilizer production operation in Wright City, Mo., expected to employ 14 upon opening and 25 once fully operational.

Actions speak louder than words. Although the governor may vocalize opposition to tax credit programs in Missouri, his actions suggest otherwise.

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Christine Harbin

Christine Harbin Christine Harbin, a native of Wisconsin, joined the Show-Me Institute as a research analyst in July 2009. She worked as a policy analyst at the Show-Me Institute until her departure in early 2011. She holds undergraduate degrees in economics, mathematics, and French from the University of WisconsinMadison, and an MBA with an emphasis in operations management from the University of WisconsinEau Claire. She interned with the National Economic Council at the White House in Washington, D.C., during spring 2007. Prior to joining the Show-Me Institute, she worked as an advance planning analyst for hospitals and health care systems.

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