Last Ditch Try to Save JOBZ

The JOBZ program was not included in this year's Senate Finance Bill. Supporters of the program hope to add it during conference committee meetings. Rochester lawmaker David Senjem said the program helps businesses to expand and add jobs and Senjem said he doesn't care if the job comes from Halleck or Laverne or goes to Albert Lea or Rochester. Senjem said any new job is good for Minnesota and legislators should think of the program like that. Economic development leaders from around the state told lawmakers this week that the program is successful and helping promote employment in well-paying jobs.