California cities, counties are hopeful but unsure about high-speed rail's economic effects

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California cities, counties are hopeful but unsure about high-speed rail's economic effects
(Source: Fresno Bee, February 11, 2015)

FRESNO, Calif. — A new economic report prepared by a former Kings County supervisor outlines lingering uncertainty among Valley city and county leaders over how California’s high-speed rail project could benefit their communities.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

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