Revive Redevelopment Agencies
As I was driving home the other day through Van Nuys, I passed an abandoned vacant lot. You see these around the San Fernando Valley
Stuart Waldman
April 3, 2018
Infrastructure Plan a Mixed Bag
California Congressional Republicans have gotten themselves into a bit of a pickle. They’ve invested huge amounts of time, money and political capital into an effort
Stuart Waldman
March 9, 2018
Shooting Our Own Eye Out—Too Much Regulation
I was watching “A Christmas Story” with my kids recently, and it rang a little too true. You will recall that our hero, Ralphie, really,
Stuart Waldman
February 9, 2018
VICA Calls for Consolidated Special Elections to Fill San Fernando Valley Vacancies
In light of recent resignations, San Fernando Valley voters will need to fill two vacancies in the State Assembly next year by special elections. In
Stuart Waldman
December 12, 2017
Injunction Delays December 1 Department of Labor Overtime Rule
The Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) welcomes today’s injunction delaying implementation of the Department of Labor Overtime Rule, which would have raised the overtime
Stuart Waldman
November 23, 2016
Don’t Break This Tax Promise
Voters are right to be wary of “temporary” tax hikes, and California’s Proposition 30, which passed in 2012, is no exception. Democratic lawmakers are already
Stuart Waldman
December 8, 2014
The False Issue of North versus South
As the 2014 Legislative Session picks up steam, two Southern California legislators have informally garnered enough votes to take the top leadership roles in Sacramento:
Stuart Waldman
January 23, 2014
Look Past ‘Union’ Label
When the Business Journal endorsed Eric Garcetti for Los Angeles mayor in last week’s issue, it believed that the two candidates are much alike, except
Stuart Waldman
May 16, 2013
Stopping Meth Should Not Penalize Law-Abiding Californians – Oppose SB 315 (Wright)
Across California methamphetamine abuse is a serious problem in many of our communities. We at the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) fully support enforcement
Stuart Waldman
January 10, 2012