In June, Gov. Gary Herbert announced Utah had persuaded Amazon to build a new fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, offering the internet behemoth $5.6 million in tax incentives to bring 130 high-paying jobs to the state. But more than 90 percent of the facilityâs expected 1,500 full-time jobs arenât guaranteed to be paid any higher than minimum wage.
Did Utah Need To Offer $5.6 Million To Get Amazon Jobs?
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