Lawmakers must decide if they want to renew the Alabama Jobs Act. If the act is renewed, it would be in place for the next five years.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama lawmakers are on their legislative spring break this week. Lawmakers say bolstering the state’s economy is a priority on both sides of the aisle when they return.. If the act is renewed, it would be in place for the next five years.
Troy University economist Judson Edwards said there’s some division in terms of the effectiveness of incentives. The Alabama Jobs Act is one of a four-bill package that would mainly be administered through the Department of Commerce. Another bill targets site development for businesses. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels will carry the Innovate Alabama bill, which is the fourth bill in the package. This will focus on small businesses, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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