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U.S. • UNITED STATES

California high-speed rail chief resigns; state finance official named interim CEO

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California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri resigned, and the authority named state Department of Finance head Joe Stephenshaw interim CEO. The resignation follows scrutiny of agency spending, but the reports do not establish that the scrutiny caused his departure.

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Why it matters

The leadership change affects oversight of a major California public infrastructure project and the state’s management of public funds. The articles do not specify a new project timeline or cost estimate.