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California high-speed rail $3B contract approved as Gavin Newsom takes control

California’s high-speed rail board approved a controversial business plan and contract worth up to $3.5 billion Monday after Steve Kawa — a longtime political advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom — was appointed chair.

California’s high-speed rail board approved a controversial business plan as well as a contract worth up to $3.5 billion Monday after Steve Kawa — a longtime political advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom — was appointed chair of the authority overseeing the… [4753 chars]

Source: New York Post | Published: 2026-06-01T19:35:40Z

Credit: New York Post

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