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LaMalfa praised DOT report confirming California high-speed rail has no path forward

Thursday, June 5

Congressman Doug LaMalfa has praised the U.S. Department of Transportation's compliance report, which confirms that California's High-Speed Rail project is in default of its federal grant agreements and lacks a feasible path to completion. The 315-page report, released by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, highlights... Read More.

California High-Speed Rail Project Faces Federal Audit Default and Calls for Termination

Wednesday, June 4

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) issued the following statement on the Department of Transportation's audit of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, finding that it's high speed rail project is in default of the terms of its federal grant awards:"The Department of Transportation's audit confirms that... Read More.

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

Wednesday, January 22

Vice Chair of Natural Resources Committee introduces legislation to protect communities from wildfire and to strengthen water infrastructureToday, 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... Read More.

Representative Kiley Plans to Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Funding For the CA High-Speed Rail Project

Wednesday, December 11

Today Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) announced plans to introduce a bill to eliminate federal funding for the failed California High-Speed Rail project. The Department of Government Efficiency recently highlighted the project’s substantial delays and cost overruns, along with the $6.8 billion in federal funding... Read More.

Comments Needed on OHV Grant Applicaiton for Modoc Rail Trail

Friday, March 4

Grant season is here and the Lassen Land and Trails Trust would like your comments on their application for the state’s OHV grant for the Modoc Line Rail Trail. You can view the application and submit your comments starting March 8th to May 2nd.... Read More.

New Rail Trail Will Connect Chester, Westwood, and Susanville

Thursday, January 20

The Lake Almanor Basin will soon be acquiring a new hiking trail. The Almanor Basin Trails Coalition completed a grant application for $2.6 million dollars. It will add the 12-mile former Almanor Railroad. The goal is to change the first 1.5 miles into a... Read More.

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LaMalfa praised DOT report confirming California high-speed rail has no path forward

California High-Speed Rail Project Faces Federal Audit Default and Calls for Termination

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

Representative Kiley Plans to Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Funding For the CA High-Speed Rail Project

Comments Needed on OHV Grant Applicaiton for Modoc Rail Trail

New Rail Trail Will Connect Chester, Westwood, and Susanville

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