A bill that would extend higher wages for construction workers on more public works projects passed its first hurdle, but to the objection of the building industry. AB 199 met with stiff resistance from dozens who packed the Assembly Labor and Employment committee. One of those testifying in opposition was...
More reaction to passing of AB 199: fair wages or home killer?
A bill that would extend higher wages for construction workers on more public works projects passed its first hurdle, but to the objection of the building industry. AB 199 met with stiff resistance from dozens who packed the Assembly Labor and Employment committee. One of those testifying in opposition was...
Change in law could increase home prices
A bill circulating in Sacramento could make home buying just a little bit harder. AB 199 would apply prevailing wages for labor building private homes, with those in the building industry saying that would have a drastic effect on home prices. Prevailing wages are similar to a state-mandated minimum wage,...
Change in law could increase home prices
A bill circulating in Sacramento could make home buying just a little bit harder. AB 199 would apply prevailing wages for labor building private homes, with those in the building industry saying that would have a drastic effect on home prices. Prevailing wages are similar to a state-mandated minimum wage,...
Next steps for Fresno’s $70 million
[UPDATE: the board of the Strategic Growth Council did unanimously pass a recommendation to allow the state Department of Conservation to administer the TCC funds] The next step for Fresno collecting $70 million in state funds happened today (February 9) in Sacramento. The board of the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) handed over...
Next steps for Fresno’s $70 million
[UPDATE: the board of the Strategic Growth Council did unanimously pass a recommendation to allow the state Department of Conservation to administer the TCC funds] The next step for Fresno collecting $70 million in state funds happened today (February 9) in Sacramento. The board of the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) handed over...