John Nixon

Budget director for the state of Michigan under Republican governor Rick Snyder. Formerly budget director for the state of Utah. Governing magazine has named him Public Official of the Year.

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Budget director for the state of Michigan under Republican governor Rick Snyder. Formerly budget director for the state of Utah. Governing magazine has named him Public Official of the Year.

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Tax breaks and government subsidies are beloved by politicians to help cities, counties and states increase jobs and grow their economies.

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