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Business & Economy · United StatesIowa lawmakers to vote on tax incentives for $15B steel plant
Iowa lawmakers will convene to consider increasing state tax incentives for a proposed $15 billion steel plant. The project, announced by President Donald Trump, aims to boost economic and national security, though questions remain about the company's site commitment and the scale of potential benefits.
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Business & Economy · United StatesAshland Sawmill expansion to double lumber production
Irving Forest Products is modernizing its Ashland Sawmill in Maine, a project expected to double lumber production capacity. The expansion is supported by federal and state New Markets Tax Credits and aims to create or retain 220 jobs.
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Business & EconomyOttawa offers priority tax rulings for large investors
Canada is offering priority access to tax rulings for investors committing $1 billion or more to the economy. The move, announced by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, aims to reduce risk and encourage major projects.
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Politics · United StatesOpposition to AI Data Centers Builds Across Partisan Lines
Opposition to artificial intelligence data centers is growing across the United States, uniting disparate groups like conservative farmers and environmentalists against labor leaders. Concerns range from farmland loss and water depletion to rising electricity costs, with some communities enacting moratoriums.
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