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Arkansas House Panel Considers Small Business Tax Credit Bill

Arkansas lawmakers are considering a proposal to create a new tax credit to spur private investment of small businesses. A bipartisan proposal that would allow the Arkansas Economic Commission to issue tax credits in order to promote private investment in …

Midwest Economic Index Rises Slightly

A monthly economic index report suggests an economic slump will continue over the next three to six months for nine Midwest and Plains states. The Mid-America Business Conditions index rose slightly in November to a weak 48.0 from 46.5 in …

CNA Among Corporations Returning Tax Breaks to Chicago

Insurance company CNA Group is one of three Chicago firms returning $34 million in tax breaks to the city. Also among the companies returning or not accepting special taxing district funds is CME Group, parent of the Chicago Board of …