They Shipped Rocks to Italy and Back With YOUR Money
About this episode
This episode discusses the controversial Capitol Annex project and its escalating costs, featuring insights from investigative journalist Ashley Zavala.
This episode is a wild ride, folks, as we dive into the latest news on the Capitol Annex project, a billion-dollar building that's got more secrets than a spy novel. We're talking about a project that's been shrouded in secrecy, with lawmakers refusing to release financial records and a construction process that's been riddled with controversy. This episode is all about the Capitol Annex project, a new office building for lawmakers and the governor that's expected to be one of the most expensive buildings in the United States. We're talking about a project that's been plagued by secrecy, with project leaders quietly spending millions to ship rocks to Italy to be turned into marble, only to have them shipped back to California. It's a project that's got everyone scratching their heads, wondering why the state can't seem to get anything right. We're joined by KCRA 3's Ashley Zavala, who's been investigating this story for years, and she's got the latest updates on the project's cost, which has ballooned from $543 million to over $1 billion. We're also talking about the security features that are being added to the building, including secret tunnels and hallways that are off-limits…
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