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Published: April 17, 2006
Tax credits may cost state millions
By Randy Ellis
Wealthy investors are being told they can obtain $2 in state tax credits for every $1 invested under a controversial program being used to help finance a new Altus aircraft manufacturer.

Tax credits await changes Tax credits stemming from the most recent financing of the Quartz Mountain Aerospace project could cost the state treasury more than $64 million if it is fully funded, documents reveal.

Paul D...

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