Brian Wilson: Jules Bailey "was instrumental in creating the Business Energy Tax Credit that let companies like Wal-Mart profit by $11 million while costing the Oregon general fund $33 million."

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The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Was Jules Bailey instrumental in creating Oregon's Business Energy Tax Credit program?

One tool government has for steering policy is making tax credits and other incentives available to private companies. You want new development in a tired part of the city? Limit property taxes for qualified investors. Want to cap the burning of fossil fuels? Offer tax credits for new solar and wind projects. Such tax breaks remain politically contentious, however, with critics questioning the use of tax dollars to benefit for-profit corporations. The Claim In Portland, Brian Wilson is challenging Rep. Jules Bailey in the Democratic primary for the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners seat vacated by Deborah Kafoury, who is ... >> More

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