Oil recovery act to improve region’s economy

Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, sponsored the Oil Spill Economic Recovery Act, Senate Bill 2156, in hopes of bringing expedited economic development recovery to the eight counties in Northwest directly affected by the 2010 Deep Horizon oil spill.

During a recent interview, Gaetz said the legislation would give the eight coastal counties “presumptive preference” in the use of all 24 economic development programs and tax incentives made available to help create jobs. Northwest Florida projects will have priority over other regions for the next three years no matter the amount of jobs it will create.

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