National Governors Association


States Calling All Angels

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Feb 29, 2008

A report shows state efforts to boost local angel investing are on the rise nationwide.  Read more

A Note From The Editor

By Milton D. Stewart |  Oct 1, 1981

INC.'s first Special Report on the state's small business climates must be read with care because it is a first report. We know from our experience with ...  Read more

Hamstrung Governors Look Small to Nurture Big Job Growth

By Darren Dahl |  Feb 16, 2005

February 17, 2005 --Everyone knows that state budgets have been tight and jobs even scarcer over the past few years. But a new study from...  Read more

Unstatesmanlike Acts;

Oct 1, 1983

From giving away land in Kansas to building ski resorts in Kentucky, some public officials will pay just about any price for new jobs  Read more

The New Civil War

By David Friedman |  May 15, 1996

This feature explains who pays the price for wasteful subsidies used to attract or retain businesses.  Read more

Of Stings And States

By George Gendron |  Oct 1, 1983

IBM Corp., as we all know, is a company that does a lot of things very well. One of the things that IBM does particularly well is keeping outsiders guessi...  Read more

Association Health Plans Gain Traction in Senate

By Ryan J. McCarthy |  Mar 2, 2006

A Senate committee will consider a bill that could make insurance more affordable for small businesses.  Read more

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