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I am not in favor of fireworks. This is very bad for the environment, especially species like bees that helps with food production. I am also against aggressive advertising. I believe ads should be informative so that consumer can make informed choice. Therefore, if they denied permits for...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) recently published a report during their Red Tape Awareness Week. In the report titled "Flushing out the Nonsense, " they discussed about making permits easier for building projects, especially for small things like renovating bathrooms...

The Dallas City Council recently had a big discussion about changing the rules for minimum plot sizer for building houses. They discussed on the possibility of allowing smaller lots and building more houses on one plot of land so that more people can have livable places to live. However, not...

The Maui County Council just passed a new law to help people build more ohana houses. Ohana houses, also called accessory dwelling units, are adjacent homes on the same property. The government is providing homeowners up to $100,000 in assistance to build these extra houses. This comes as a...

Most people who reviewed the Oakland Department of Building and Planning seem to have had a pretty bad experience. They have said that the working process in the department is terribly slow, the staff are communicating well, and they are also inconsistent with how they handled applications and...

Governor Josh Shapiro has introduced an interesting program. Governor's PAyback program in Pennsylvania will give back money if state permits, licenses, or certifications are delayed. The program started in November 1, and since then the Department of State has never given any cash backs for...

A study by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that there is a need to speed up Tier 2 air and water permits should the agency's 150-day target is met. For meeting the target, it is important to cutting down on long delays. Sometimes these delays can stretch into years, which greatly hinders...

These days a lot of people believe that electronic permit processes are far superior to the old school paper-based workflows that used to be standard and commonplace. However, electronic permitting also has huge challenges. This has been highlighted by Scott Cohen, the President of The Green...

In Arizona, you cannot have a Gila monster as a pet without a special permit from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. In some states it is okay to own these reptiles and you can even see them to the reptile shows. If you are in Arizona and want to get get a permit, you usually need a good...

Several states, including Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas, are making changes to hunting rules, especially for turkey hunting, because of decreasing turkey numbers. Missouri has cut its fall turkey season limit in half, while Nebraska and Oklahoma have decreased permits and delayed...

Montana's Fish, Wildlife and Parks is dealing with a big increase in requests for permits for new and renewed private fish ponds. They are now receiving about 200 permit requests each year. The primary reason behind this this surge is cheaper license fees. People can now have license for a...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has instructed the Illinois EPA to change its environmental permits. This incident occurred because EPA received a lot of complains from people against the Illinois EPA regarding how they let General Iron, a metal recycling company, move to Chicago...

A woman named Jennifer Cecil, who was investigating possible wrongdoing in New Orleans’ Safety and Permits Department, was after complaints were made to the Mayor. It is believed that the Mayor could have been influenced by a businessman. This issue has caught the attention of federal...

In New York City, street vendors, with support from the Street Vendor Project, are taking a stand against tough enforcement actions and demanding easier access to permits and licenses. Street vendors are speaking out about the struggles they are facing. They are tired of getting hit with tickets...

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that property owners have the right to challenge hefty fees slapped on them by local governments. This ruling came while deciding a case of George Sheetz, who had filed a case against El Dorado County that charged him a whopping...

In Ashtabula County, Ohio, getting a building permit has now become a little more easy. When you apply for a building permit, you also need to include copies of any zoning and health department permits that apply to your project. This helps the Building Department to make sure that all rules are...

This even illustrates the consequences of overlooking necessary permits and regulations. While their intention to honor veterans was very noble, their failure to obtain environmental permits for the cabins they built was a foolish step. They should have done some research before building cabins.

Building codes and permit requirements for a treehouse falls under the jurisdiction of the city or county's building department. In Oregon, including Bend, you need a permit to build a treehouse. However, permit requirements can differ from place to place.

I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you are facing with your gazebo project. In most cases, the building permit remains active even if the contractor quits before the project is finished. However, you still need to check the regulations and requirements in your specific area, as they can vary...

Permits are generally required for street march protests in LA and most states. You are required to obtain permission from the city to hold a demonstration. The requirements and procedures can vary depending on factors such as the size of the protest, the proposed route, and potential impacts on...