#permitting-reform

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California
fromKqed
1 day ago

Newsom's Push to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Fails, Moving Fight to High-Stakes Hearing | KQED

Legislation to streamline permitting and water rights for California's $20 billion Delta tunnel stalled, delaying a project proponents say is vital for climate adaptation and water reliability.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump EPA wants to fast track permits for AI infrastructure

EPA proposes allowing certain non-emissions construction for power plants and manufacturing to begin before obtaining Clean Air Act permits, speeding AI data center buildout.
New York City
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

New York NIMBYs Turn Against Democracy

NYC ballot measures would bypass council member deference to speed permitting and build more affordable housing, but the council sought to block them.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Maryland housing affordability crisis targeted in executive order

Maryland will accelerate housing production by prioritizing development near transit and on state land, streamlining permitting, digitizing approvals, and tracking targets.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Public safety still top of mind as Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee marks 100 days in office

Barbara Lee pursued permitting reforms, small business support, homelessness solutions, and public safety efforts during her first 100 days in office.
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