California Republican Lawmakers Stand with President Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail Project

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…

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Wildfire Victims and Central Valley Residents Need State’s Two Billion Dollar Funding More than the High-Speed Rail

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…

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$50 Million to “Trump Proof” California Does Nothing to Help Wildfire Victims, Lower Cost of Living or Improve Water Infrastructure

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…

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One Billion Dollars Would Be Better Spent on Wildfire Prevention and Water Infrastructure than on High Speed Rail

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.…

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State Facing a Possible Drought; Reducing Pumping from the Delta is Wasting Precious Water

Federal and state regulators recently announced their water restrictions from the Delta. Vice Chair of the Natural Resources Committee Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare), who represents the largest agricultural region in California, issued the following statement: “Communities across the Central Valley are in dire need of reliable water – from residents…

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