# Alabama Cities Bet Big on Business Incentives

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-06-23T13:38:43+00:00
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Alabama cities are pouring millions into business incentives—think Big Mike’s Steakhouse owned then leased back, Walmart swaps, and 25-year tax breaks—to lure big investments, but critics ask: who’s really paying when things go wrong? From Mercedes-Benz’s $250M state deal in ’93 to today’s performance-based “pay-as-you-go” models, these deals promise jobs and growth, but spark heated debate over whether taxpayer cash is truly serving the public good. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ceb7afe82674137a

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