# California rail CEO resigns amid expense scandal

https://laist.com/news/transportation/head-of-california-high-speed-rail-agency-resigns-amid-travel-expenses-scandal

CEO of California high-speed rail agency resigns amid travel expenses scandal. Misuse of $600,000 in taxpayer funds and $4 billion in lost federal funding reported. Resignation follows two-year tenure marked by delays and transparency issues.

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