The NoGotion Act is in response to Gotion Inc., an American subsidiary of a Chinese-based company, planning to build EV battery materials factories near Big Rapids and in Manteno, Illinois, that would potentially qualify for the tax credits under the IRA.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
The money should go to those taking the risks. That would be Manteno residents and Illinois taxpayers.
Naturally, IL press ignores this story though it applies to IL as much as MI. Wouldn’t want to upset JB, now, would we?