Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California's high-speed rail project reached a significant milestone this week, beginning groundwork for a crucial 22-mile segment despite facing skepticism and political challenges.
Notably, Newsom dismissed criticisms about the project's funding and progress during a press conference, claiming they have made significant strides behind the scenes to prepare for the rail's construction.
With GOP control over federal funding, there are rising concerns about the future of the high-speed rail project, with some lawmakers calling it an epitome of wastefulness.
Newsom acknowledged the looming political threat to the project but expressed confidence in its resilience, stating, 'No one's naive about the headwinds that are coming our way... we were able to continue to move forward.'
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