It's the biggest economic development deal in Nevada history. The state will grant $1.25 billion in incentives to Tesla Motors to build a $5 billion Gigafactory near Reno.
Critics of the deal have already pointed out that it will take money from the fledgling film production credit program. And other wonder whether state and local governments will ever recoup the tax breaks.
But lawmakers unanimously approved the deal. The factory could create up to 6,500 well-paid jobs that are badly needed in Northern Nevada. And they say that Tesla's presence, along with Apple and the drone industry, could enhance the region's reputation and attract more high-tech investment.
What do you think of the Tesla deal? We want to hear from you.
GUESTS
Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Democrat, North Las Vegas
Assembly Minority Leader Pat Hickey, Republican, Reno
Greg Leroy, executive director, Good Jobs First
Chris Ramirez, founder, Silver State Production Services
Tray Abney, government relations director, The Chamber, Reno-Washoe-Northern Nevada
Robert Lang, director, Brookings Mountain West
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