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States Fret as Road Salt Grows Scarce, Pricey

Last year's winter depleted reserves

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 6, 2008 3:43 PM CDT

(Newser) – Road salt is stressing state and municipal budgets as shortages drive prices up well past what local governments have paid in the past, USA Today reports. A harsh winter last year left many states with no salt reserves to carry over, meaning they have to...   Read full story »

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