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Do High-Tech and Film Tax Breaks Really Benefit Hawaii?

Season 2014 Episode 17 | 56m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Do high-tech and film tax credits really benefit Hawaii?

For years, politicians have said that Hawaii has the potential to become the high-tech industry hub of the Pacific. But with millions spent issuing tax credits to film productions and tech firms, critics say these credits don't generate enough local jobs.

05/22/2014 | Rating NR

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Do High-Tech and Film Tax Breaks Really Benefit Hawaii?

Season 2014 Episode 17 | 56m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

For years, politicians have said that Hawaii has the potential to become the high-tech industry hub of the Pacific. But with millions spent issuing tax credits to film productions and tech firms, critics say these credits don't generate enough local jobs.

05/22/2014 | Rating NR

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