Committee backs one‑time gas tax cut and permitting reforms aimed at easing supply constraints The committee adopted the first substitute and favorably recommended HB575, which pulls forward a scheduled gas tax drop (a 6¢, ~15% cut, estimated $41M impact) beginning in July and adds permitting and incentive changes intended to encourage midstream pipeline development and fuel storage; UDOT and DEQ testified on budgetary and permitting details.

Big changes are coming to Utah's gas tax as lawmakers push for a one-time 6¢ cut and new measures to boost fuel supply!

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Vermont witnesses urge broader use of form-based codes and Act 181 exemptions to speed housing in growth centers At a Jan. 15 hearing, Samantha Sheehan of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns outlined how form-based codes and Tier 1A/1B maps under Act 181 can reduce permit appeals and streamline housing in designated downtowns, while acknowledging trade-offs for public process and off-site builders.

Vermont is embracing form-based codes to simplify permitting and accelerate housing development in downtowns, but what does this mean for local communities?

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Community Calls for Improved Hurricane Recovery Permitting Process in St. Petersburg Residents urge city council to expedite permitting for hurricane-related repairs and rebuilding.

St. Petersburg residents are uniting to demand a faster permitting process for hurricane repairs, sharing powerful personal stories of resilience and community support.

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Santa Barbara Launches Preapproved ADU Program and Enhanced Permitting Process Santa Barbara introduces streamlined ADU program and updated permitting with new user guides.

Santa Barbara is revolutionizing housing with a new preapproved ADU program and a cutting-edge digital platform to simplify the permitting process!

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Los Angeles Council discusses cannabis event permits for World Cup and Olympics Council prepares cannabis event permit proposals for upcoming major Los Angeles events.

Los Angeles is set to revolutionize its event permitting process just in time for the World Cup and Olympics, aiming for faster approvals and better cannabis sales management.

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