Granholm: thumbs up to $366M Chrysler expansion

Gov. Jennifer Granholm has approved a $46 million tax credit geared at enticing Chrysler LLC to expand its Jefferson North plant in Detroit. The expansion would create and retain 1,400 jobs.

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A strong Chrysler is important for Michigan and Michigan workers, and we stand ready to help them thrive," Granholm said in a statement.

The state is offering a tax credit valued at more than $6 million over seven years. The city of Detroit is also considering a12-year abatement worth an estimated $40.2 million.

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