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Wednesday, March 07, 2012  A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly could increase the tax credits companies get for hiring a veteran from the Iraq and or Afghanistan war.

Monday, January 02, 2012  Missouri legislative leaders will be redefining their approach to economic development

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  A section of the hospital may be converted into senior housing units

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Pantry to purchase new facility.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for September 6, we're talking about possible cuts to Missouri's circuit-breaker tax credit for seniors and disabled renters.

Monday, November 22, 2010  A committee appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon could release recommendations this week on how to revamp Missouri's wide-ranging system of tax credits.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn and his Republican opponent, state Sen. Bill Brady, don't agree on much.

Friday, March 26, 2010  In Adams County and in Quincy, home sales are up 13 percent in just the last two months, compared to the same time a year ago. The numbers are similar in Northeast Missouri.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  About 638,000 Illinois families have already received tax credits of $80.8 million this tax year.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  The Iowa Senate has given final legislative approval to a package that slashes about $65 million in state tax credits.

Sunday, January 10, 2010  Loebsack announces more than $3.4 million for manufacturing jobs in Ft. Madison.

Sunday, January 03, 2010  Missouri lawmakers look at ways to create and expand businesses throughout the state.

Thursday, October 01, 2009  State officials say a report on alleged problems and abuses in a program offering millions of dollars in tax credits to movie makers is taking longer than expected to complete.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  Gov. Chet Culver has fired the director of a program that offered millions of dollars in tax credits to moviemakers and asked the state auditor and attorney general to investigate abuses in the program.

Friday, May 15, 2009  The legislation was passed on the last day of the session.