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Governor Veto Threatens Bullet Train Oversight | Sacramento News
California’s bullet train project, plagued by delays and ballooning costs, is now locked in a high-stakes legislative showdown. Governor Gavin Newsom, who appointed the project’s watchdog, is reportedly eyeing a veto on a bill that would give the inspector general vital tools—like hiring auditors and buying software without bureaucratic delays—to truly hold the High-Speed Rail Authority accountable. While parts of the bill were sneakily passed via a budget trailer (labeled “anti-transparency” by critics), the core provisions with broad support are under threat. With no clear reason given for…
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