Representative Mitchell discussed his legislation Thursday at his Decatur district office.
“My legislation creates tax incentives for employers in high unemployment counties such as Macon County, which consistently has a jobless rate well above the state and national averages,” Mitchell said. “Decatur had the second-worst economic decline in all of America last year. This is a crisis that can no longer be ignored by the powers-that-be in Springfield.” Read more about Rep. Mitchell's legislation.