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Lawmakers vow to help Montana, North Dakota oil-patch towns stretched by influx of workers

December 25, 2014 /

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Relief could be on the horizon for strapped public services in the Northern Plains’ booming oil patch, as elected leaders in Montana and North Dakota move to steer more money into the region during the states’ upcoming legislative sessions.

Tens of thousands of workers have been drawn to the region’s shale oil boom in recent years. Their arrival has brought increased demands for services ranging from roads and sewage treatment to affordable housing.

Full Story: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/25/lawmakers-vow-to-help-montana-north-dakota-oil-patch-towns-stretched-by-influx/

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