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Perry's Speech Lays Groundwork for Water Projects

In his State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry said he supported using part of the Rainy Day Fund to finance water and transportation infrastructure projects. Lawmakers this year will decide which projects get the money first.

By Terrence Henry, KUT News/StateImpact Texas
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The Brazos River in Pickwick, Texas - June 30, 2012
Credit: Nicholas Henderson

In his State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry said he supported using part of the Rainy Day Fund to finance water and transportation infrastructure projects. Lawmakers this year will decide which projects get the money first. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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