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Washington County weighs $50M bond for possible airport expansion with nearly $98M repayment

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Washington County commissioners heard arguments Tuesday over whether to take on nearly $100 million in long-term repayment for a proposed $50 million sales tax revenue bond to help expand St. George Regional Airport.

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