Prop 45 would set deadlines on environmental reviews and lawsuits for projects like housing, roads and water systems, shifting power toward the people proposing those projects.

The carpenters' union's stance broke from the powerful Building and Construction Trades Council, which has opposed nearly all proposals to lower hurdles for developers that do not include minimum pay levels and union hiring requirements.

California has spent billions of dollars in recent years to reduce homelessness, but the problem is only getting worse. Lawmakers should consider involving the private sector and repeal laws that make it too expensive to build housing.

A new bill aimed at increasing affordable housing construction is back by California’s carpenters’ unions, but the Construction and Building Trades Council is opposed, saying it doesn't guarantee union wages.

Some developers are sick of Apple being a dictator. Apple says it’s protecting us. Let’s dissect this.