Drew Johnson: “Economic studies by the state and others for the Gigafactory…”

“A public private industrial partnership, streamlined permitting, slash bureaucracy, attracting Fortune 500 companies that made Nevada their home. Story county generated a river of cash to area communities. Economic studies by the state and others for the Gigafactory consistently show positive economic benefits for our region. 4 billion in local wages, 17 billion in consumer spending and economic activity, over $100 million in taxes to Washo Story Reno Sparks in Nevada just for the Gigafactory alone.” (19:17–19:25)

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