Members of the Florida Senate are hoping private companies will step up to cover the $280 million construction bill for Florida's high-speed rail project.
Gov. Rick Scott has recently stated his reluctance to put state money toward the high-speed rail project.
Having the first high-speed rail system in the country should provide ample incentive for companies, according to comments made by state representatives in
The St. Petersburg Times.
More than 20,000 jobs are expected to be created as a result of the project.
Read the complete
story.
Enjoy this story?
Sign up for free solutions-based reporting in your inbox each week.