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California High-Speed Rail Board Restricts CEO’s Contract Powers Amid Consultant Spending Scandal

Oct 13, 2026

California’s High-Speed Rail Authority faces new scrutiny after an inspector general report found consultants misused state funds, prompting tighter oversight.

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