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| | News Release From Carole Keeton Rylander |
 | | They also vowed to continue their efforts to pass GARVEEs, an innovative new method of financing highway and bridge construction, which would free up millions of dollars for highway improvements in the Border Region. |
 | | With Senator Lucio, the Chairman of the Special Committee on Border Affairs, at her side in McAllen, Comptroller Rylander said they will work together to convince the Legislature of the critical need for GARVEES, which are already being used by six other states--Ohio, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Jersey. |
 | | "Jump-starting needed highway construction and maintenance is critical for the Border Region, and it is also important to every business and every region that exports goods to Mexico and relies on shipments crossing the border in a timely manner," Comptroller Rylander said. |
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