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Charlotte leaders face $64 million penalty over killed I-77 toll project
Charlotte City Council faces a $64 million payback bill from the state if it does not reverse its decision to cancel the I-77 toll lane project by October. The state budget requires cost recovery for cities that withdrew from the project, prompting discussions about financial accountability and legal concerns.
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