Aug. 18: New Law Looks to Bring Financial Transparency to High-Speed Rail Project

A new law, recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will require the High-Speed Rail Authority to provide a detailed funding plan for the Merced to Bakersfield segment. On today’s show, we speak with the bill’s author, Republican Assemblymember David Tangipa. He discusses the intent of the law, his thoughts on…

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Mother Lode Assemblyman Weighs in on Redistricting

Mother Lode Assemblyman David Tangipa is blasting Governor Gavin Newsom over his defense of what Tangipa calls his “redistricting scheme” to counter possible changes by Texas lawmakers to their Congressional maps…“Governor Newsom only supports independent redistricting commissions when they serve his political interests,” stated Tangipa. “When they don’t, he’s the…

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