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U.S. Senate Committee Allocates $2.5 Billion for High Speed Rail

U.S. Senate Committee Allocates $2.5 Billion for High Speed Rail

Earlier this fall, the House of Representatives allocated $4 billion for High Speed Rail in the 2010 transportation bill. Then along came the Senate with a proposal to cut that to $1.2 billion. That changed yesterday. more ›

It's Not Just Los Angeles to San Francisco for High Speed Rail...

It's Not Just Los Angeles to San Francisco for High Speed Rail...

"I think President Obama would like to be known as the high-speed rail president, and I think he can be," said Department of Transportation head, Ray LaHood this morning to National Public Radio in a report about stimulus funding and high speed rail. $8 billion is dedicated to the HSR vision and the radio program took note of California: more ›

Dear CA Democrats: Vote Early, Not Late

Dear CA Democrats: Vote Early, Not Late

As news comes out that Election Day could see some of the highest voter participation ever, backers and opponents of propositions are worried that Democrat voters in California may opt out of voting later in the day--such as after 5:00 p.m.-- if it looks like Barack Obama has won the state. If that happens, potential votes against Proposition 8, which seeks to ban gay marriage, and for Proposition 1a, which will help fund high speed rail, will not be made. To that, voters may see a push to vote early in the day. Or maybe not. It's an interesting theory at the very least and if true, could be devastating to the state. more ›

California Chamber Opposes High Speed Rail

California Chamber Opposes High Speed Rail

The California Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that they oppose Prop 1a, the November ballot initiative that would authorize a $9.95 billion bond to partially fund the route between Southern to Northern California. A trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco would be under three hours. more ›

High Speed Rail Language Adjustment to Cost $4 Million

High Speed Rail Language Adjustment to Cost $4 Million

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a piece of legislation on Monday that changes the language in Proposition 1, the high speed rail bond. more ›

What does Prop 1a Mean for High Speed Rail?

What does Prop 1a Mean for High Speed Rail?

  • Create a committee of experts to review planning, engineering, financing and other plans prepared by the authority. more ›

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