AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigh-Speed Rail: CEO Ian Choudri resigned amid scrutiny of nearly $600,000 in questionable consultant travel expenses. The troubled project is projected to cost $126 billion; a state finance official will serve as interim chief. Election Dispute: A judge rejected the DOJ’s bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots and appointed a special master to review the government’s claims. The department has also subpoenaed local election officials, while Orange County says it cannot verify voter citizenship as requested. Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending election lawyers to key districts. Coastal Flooding: Record king tides inundated Southern California beach businesses, adding to losses from repeated flooding. Bay Area experts are watching for added risks this winter from El Niño and rising seas. Road Funding: Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra says a per-mile driving fee should remain an option to pay for road repairs, drawing criticism from opponents who warn it could burden commuters. Ballot Measures: A new poll finds support for California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax falling below majority support, while voters continue to back making higher-income tax rates permanent.
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