Industry experts say the unintended consequences of a labor law would lead to a dramatic increase in home prices, putting it out of reach for many. AB 199, authored by Assemblyman Kansen Chu (D-San Jose) is supposed extend wage protections (known as the prevailing wage rate) for public projects at...
Battle for AB 199: home prices at stake
The pricing of home construction could change dramatically, as both the labor and construction industry gear up for a fight in Sacramento. Industry analysts feel AB 199 could raise home construction costs by up to 46%. That would make a house going for the Fresno average of $325,000 rise to...
Battle for AB 199: home prices at stake
The pricing of home construction could change dramatically, as both the labor and construction industry gear up for a fight in Sacramento. Industry analysts feel AB 199 could raise home construction costs by up to 46%. That would make a house going for the Fresno average of $325,000 rise to...
City history or red tape?
For many years, the term “Business Friendly Fresno” has been heard at City Hall in an effort to make it easy to expand the economy. But red tape and roadblocks from a city commission is preventing one man from turning a dilapidated home, into a café. Eric Lindvall bought the...
City history or red tape?
For many years, the term “Business Friendly Fresno” has been heard at City Hall in an effort to make it easy to expand the economy. But red tape and roadblocks from a city commission is preventing one man from turning a dilapidated home, into a café. Eric Lindvall bought the...
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,...
Debate about a marijuana date
Leave it to a legislative body to argue over setting a date for an issue over great public interest. At Thursday's Fresno city council meeting, finding a date to discuss councilman Garry Bredefeld's proposal to ban marijuana dispensaries met with opposition. In the wake of four days, three dates were...
Debate about a marijuana date
Leave it to a legislative body to argue over setting a date for an issue over great public interest. At Thursday's Fresno city council meeting, finding a date to discuss councilman Garry Bredefeld's proposal to ban marijuana dispensaries met with opposition. In the wake of four days, three dates were...
GV Wire Spotlight: Swearengin on criticism and running in 2018
In her eight years in office, Mayor Ashley Swearengin could sometimes be a lightning rod. Registered as a Republican, Swearengin’s policies could both frustrate both the left and the right. But, she won the respect of the business and labor communities. “Ashley Swearengin did a great job. She had a...