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Note 6 - Other Income (Details Textual) - Land [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority [Member] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property | $ 79 |
Colorado Department of Transportation [Member] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property |  | $ 50

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