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California man accused of throwing hot coffee at fast food manager in attack
By Marcus Chen
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri resigns amid scrutiny over travel spending, rising costs
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has resigned amid ongoing scrutiny over travel spending and the project's rising costs.The authority's Board of Directors confirmed Choudri's resignation at its meeting on Thursday. In closed session, the board appointed Joe Stephenshaw, the Director of the California Department of Finance, as the authority's interim president.Ian Choudri CBS Choudri's resignation follows a report from the authority's Office of Inspector General (OIG) which said allegations that the CHSRA failed to comply with state regulations and contract requirements when reimbursing consultants' travel expenses were substantiated. Between 2024 and 2026, the report stated that 60%, or $680,500, did not comply with state regulations requiring advance approval. The report also found $592,000 of the unapproved expenses were determined to be "unallowable." Reimbursements included expenses for premium airfares, Ub
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