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San Antonio is weighing a $122 million incentive package to lure a $2 billion Toyota expansion to the area. The deal promises 2,000 new jobs in exchange for tax breaks and infrastructure upgrades.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 12 mentions in the last 30 days, 12 the 60 before.
The program renewal request is for $65,520.
Local college students and county departments seeking qualified staff.
Taxpayers are footing the bill for these incentives, which could have been spent on other city services or infrastructure projects.
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The project is expected to create 2,000 new jobs and strengthen the local manufacturing sector.
Facilitates infrastructure improvements for new development.
Facilitates infrastructure improvements for new development.