May 12, 2024
Investment

Google announces $3 billion investment in these US states

Google has announced an investment of $3 billion to set up a data centre campus in Indiana and expand sites in Virginia. The announcement comes a day after Amazon.com’s cloud computing arm committed $11 billion toward new data centres in Indiana and creating 1,000 jobs.“The information that we deliver to people around the world —

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Property

More bad news on property taxes, and it isn’t the last — Mark Glennon

Illinois’ 2023 effective property tax rate – taxes paid as a share of median home value – is 1.88%, highest in the nation and up from 1.78% the prior year. Vertigo3d/Getty Images Mark Glennon Syndicated If only somebody had good news about property taxes, which have long been a hot button issue in Illinois. But

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Investment

Commitments for Indiana capital investment reflect record quarter, governor tells IEDC | Business

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Thursday that state economic development leaders have secured nearly $20.7 billion in committed capital investment this year. The governor told the Indiana Economic Development Corp. board of directors that dollar volume represents the highest quarter on record for capital investment in the agency’s nearly 20-year history. “This is a significant time

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Investment

Governor Holcomb, IEDC Secure Largest Quarter of Committed Capital Investment in State History

Following back-to-back record years, State’s modernized toolkit continues to yield once-in-a-generation ‘wins’ and unprecedented economic momentum IEDC logo The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is charged with growing the State economy, driving economic development, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state. Governed by a 14-member board chaired by Governor Eric J. Holcomb, the

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Funds

State disaster relief funds more accessible, with higher payouts under bill headed to governor | news

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Funds

City leaders discuss funds for low-income housing | News

City council members approve to move forward with the second reading of the low-income housing. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) – Evansville city leaders are looking to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, once again, to help low-income housing in the River City. In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act Fund was

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Investment

Longtime business closures, multimillion-dollar investments highlight 2023 Kentuckiana business news | Business

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — From longtime business closures to multimillion-dollar investments in west Louisville’s future, the Kentuckiana region saw a lot of changes in 2023. In southern Indiana, the town of Corydon said goodbye to a staple in its community. Known for its “parking in the rear” and iconic billboards, Butt Drugs closed after several

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