"For at least the past year, the California High-Speed Rail Authority had been on a winning streak in the media. While the Trump administration waged war on the project, the past year saw a series of construction milestones, new plans, a new CEO, and a steady stream of state funding. That media winning streak was apparently too much for some tabloid "journalists." In the past several weeks, some media outlets have criticized the authority, charging it with keeping secrets from the public."
"As first reported by CalMatters, Assembly Bill 1608, authored by Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), would give the inspector general of the CAHSRA the authority to withhold investigative records that the inspector general believes would "reveal weaknesses" that could harm the state or be misused. The measure would also let individuals request that internal discussions and "personal papers and correspondence" remain confidential."
For at least the past year the California High-Speed Rail Authority achieved construction milestones, new plans, a new CEO, and steady state funding. Some tabloids and media outlets recently criticized the authority for secrecy and for approving a half-billion dollar change order. A new outlet called the "California Post" has spread allegations. Assembly Bill 1608 would authorize the CAHSRA inspector general to withhold investigative records the inspector general believes would "reveal weaknesses" that could harm the state or be misused. The bill would also allow requests to keep internal discussions and "personal papers and correspondence" confidential. Proponents argue the measure protects whistleblowers, fraud details, litigation documents, and security risks.
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