Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the federal government will investigate the California High-Speed Rail project. Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare), who spearheaded the Republican lawmakers’ effort to encourage President Trump to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed Rail Authority accountable for its…

Following a scathing report by the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump encouraging him to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed Rail Authority accountable for its mismanagement and broken promises. Below is a copy of their…

The High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, issued its report that the California High Speed Rail Authority “has not completed a risk analysis that would allow it better to determine whether its plan for completing the M-B (the Merced-to-Bakersfield) segment is realistic and achievable.” The reporter further states, “It…

Today, the Assembly Budget Committee held a hearing to discuss two legislative measures, Assembly Bill 1x and Assembly Bill 2x, to “Trump Proof” California. Budget Committee Member Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare), who represents the largest agricultural region in California, issued the following statement: “Facing high prices for everything from rent…

Vice Chair of Natural Resources Committee introduces legislation to protect communities from wildfire and to strengthen water infrastructure.  Today, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to redirect the $1 billion in annual state funding for the California High-Speed Rail Authority to fund much-needed wildfire prevention and water infrastructure projects.…