Gov. Jennifer Granholm visited East Lansing to talk to Michigan State University (MSU) students about alternative energy, green jobs and a proposed state income tax credit for those who buy hybrids.
According to excerpts from the article:
Gov. Jennifer Granholm wants to offer a state income tax credit for residents who buy hybrid cars, she told
Michigan State University students at a "green jobs" roundtable Thursday on campus.
"We're looking at a tax credit for electric vehicles, like the federal credit," Granholm said.
The governor said she hasn't fleshed out details yet because she wants to see what the state can afford, given the current national financial crisis and its potential impact on state tax receipts.
Employment in the alternative energy market was the focus of the 45-minute meeting with students.
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