politics
When will Democrats admit California high-speed rail failed?
California Democrats have spent nearly two decades insisting that the state’s high-speed rail project needs just one more appropriation, one more redesign, and one more permit to succeed. But a new report from the project’s inspector general should finally end this charade.
TL;DR
- California Democrats have long supported the state's high-speed rail project, citing needs for more funding, redesigns, and permits.
- Inspector General Benjamin Belnap issued a warning that the rail authority could exhaust its current funds by December 2027.
- Belnap stated the authority failed to adequately disclose this funding risk in its recent business plan.
- The project was approved by California voters 18 years ago.