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April 21, 2005
Article: Tax Breaks and Business Climate
How to woo big business to your state:
The truth is, a healthy civic culture makes a "good economic climate." The state that offers an educated work force, clean environment and fair tax structure need not beg for jobs. Local pride is a virtue that "pro-business" think tanks almost never measure.
There is also a great nod to funding for public schools:
My favorite idea for creative school funding comes from Nevada. Brothel owners there have offered to pay taxes, mainly as a goodwill gesture. Anything for the schools.
Seattle Times: A Healthy Business Climate Takes more than Tax Breaks