California high-speed rail fails to accomplish most of its legislative goals for 2026
California’s high-speed rail project failed to secure most of its legislative goals for 2026. Lawmakers rejected requests to cut red tape and increase revenue, with only one of the authority's proposed policies becoming law.
California’s High-Speed Rail Authority failed to push through most of the state legislation it needs to keep construction of the 171-mile rail line on its current schedule.
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