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Poll: Should the state have a say in how local IDAs hand out tax breaks?
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Should the state have a say in how local development agencies hand out tax breaks to businesses?
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo wants to require IDA projects that receive an exemption from the state sales tax to be approved by a regional economic development council, which he appoints.
"When it comes to the IDAs that are giving out tax benefits, I want to make sure these entities...