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Kevin Kiley Criticizes Gavin Newsom's Lawsuit Over High-Speed Rail Spending

Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20251 min2,496 views
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High-Speed Rail Funding Victory

  • πŸ† A significant victory was achieved in cutting off further federal funding for the California high-speed rail project.

Governor Newsom's Lawsuit

  • πŸ›οΈ Despite the funding cut, Governor Newsom filed a new lawsuit aimed at continuing spending on the project.
  • βš–οΈ This lawsuit is described as frivolous and a waste of taxpayer money, following a previous unanimous defeat in a National Guard lawsuit.

Project Criticism

  • πŸ’Έ The high-speed rail project is characterized as the single biggest waste of taxpayer dollars in US history.
  • πŸ›£οΈ Kiley suggests that California's tax dollars should instead be used for fixing roads.

Future Outlook

  • 🚫 The current lawsuit is expected to fail, providing an opportunity to wind down the high-speed rail project.
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