A new law meant to change the way California builds into the future might be leading people to leave the Golden State in their past. As of July 1, 2020, housing construction projects are no longer assessed a fee by how much traffic congestion they generate. Instead, a "Vehicle Miles...
VMT Opponents Say Plan Is Tax on Car-Driving Commuters
A coalition of 30 business and industry associations have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to delay a controversial plan affecting new development for one year. Among the groups: the Southern California Leadership Council, LA County Economic Development Corp., California Business Roundtable, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and California Building Industry Association....
Kern Now Joins 4 Other Central Valley Counties in Seeking Delay of Controversial VMT Law
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a resolution asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to delay implementation of a controversial state environmental law. The counties of Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Merced have also called for a delay. Starting July 1st, housing construction projects will no longer be assessed a...