WASHINGTON D.C. - The California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) project is once again under the microscope, as Congress announced a new study into its financial viability. This development comes amid a backdrop of national economic uncertainty, with the US economy reportedly sliding into recession and the National Guard deployed in cities without local government consent. During a recent address, a critic of the project vehemently stated, "It's been 17 years and 16 billion dollars, and no rail has been built." He further urged citizens to "go talk to Democrats in the legislature who have brought us this crappy project." This sentiment underscores growing frustration over the project's prolonged timeline and escalating costs. Despite the federal scrutiny, California Governor Gavin Newsom and the CAHSR authority appear undeterred, continuing to promote completed segments and milestones on social media. The state's leadership seems poised to counter federal opposition, with Newsom reportedly planning to challenge the administration and Congress on issues such as gerrymandering. The ongoing debate highlights a significant political and financial struggle over one of California's most ambitious infrastructure endeavors.
Yesterday, U.S. High Speed Rail, a non-profit advocacy group co-chaired by former Republican Congressman and USDOT Secretary Ray LaHood, released the…
