'It gives us less faith moving forward': State Sen. Tony Strickland slams Newsom's changes to High-Speed Rail Board | CA Politics 360 (opens original article in a new tab)

State Sen. Tony Strickland criticized Governor Newsom's changes to the High-Speed Rail Board, calling the project a wasteful and unrealistic endeavor that has exceeded $231 billion and is unlikely to be completed.

• Senator Strickland criticized the appointment of a new board president with no infrastructure experience.
• The project's budget has grown to $231 billion, with concerns over transparency and funding sources.
• Strickland argued the project is a financial disaster and should be abandoned to prioritize other critical needs.