In the AP story Tax Credits for Teleworkers Proposed (Feb 6, 2004), published by WXIA-TV ATLANTA reports on public policy actions being tested out at the state level. Working from home in Georgia could get you a $500 annual tax credit, while businesses could get a $5,000 credit under the measure introduced Friday by Rep. Kathy Ashe, D-Atlanta. Sponsors fo the bill hope to alleviate Atlanta trafiic congestion and promote better air quality.

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The article Met Council chair speaks of ‘narrowed focus’ by Harvey T. Rockwood (Sun Newspapers, Feb 5, 2004), takes a look at a growing issue in Minnesota. Peter Bell, Gov. Tim Pawlenty selection for chairman of  the Metropolitan Council, is looking a a number of ways to deal with a "monumental task in coping with traffic congestion".  The proposed solution includes a mix of approaches, including encouraging telecommuting and other means of making more efficient use of existing roadways.

“[Traffic congestions] is clearly is the No. 1 livability issue in the minds of Twin Cities residents,” Bell said. He said 54 percent of the area’s residents consider it one of the top three problems, compared with 7 percent 10 years ago.

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