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Note 14 - Income Taxes - Expiration of Tax Net Operating Losses and Tax Credits Available (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Domestic Tax Authority [Member] |
Tax Credits | $ 23,002
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Years 2022 to 2032 [Member] |
Tax Credits | 0
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Years 2033 to 2038 [Member] |
Tax Credits | 22,220
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Years 2039 to 2043 [Member] |
Tax Credits | 782
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] |
Tax Credits | 32,177
State Net Operating Losses | 1,860
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Tax Years 2022 to 2032 [Member] |
Tax Credits | 0
State Net Operating Losses | 1,833
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Tax Years 2033 to 2038 [Member] |
Tax Credits | 2,643
State Net Operating Losses | 27
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Tax Years 2039 to 2043 [Member] |
Tax Credits | 29,534
State Net Operating Losses | $ 0

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