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I don't know how I feel about this. I believe 18 year old's should still have to file a permit in order to conceal carry a gun, but it seems like there will be a new rules taking affect starting July 4th. Those aged 18 and up, will be able to conceal carry their guns without a permits. As long...

If you're interested in mining the seabed near Norway, you may be in luck. Norway will be issuing exploration permits for Arctic seabed mining. The area they can mine is up to 386 blocks and is only 38% of what was approved for mining by parliament. Those approved will be able to mine by start...

I'm thinking about collecting rainwater, and I want to set up a system to where I can collect it yearly. Either to use for drinking, my garden, or even for an outdoor shower system. I want to buy a big tub or water storage container and collect it for later use. I figure could save some money on...

I don't know how you feel about them, but I'm not a big fan of door-to-door solicitation. I get that people have to make a living, and sometimes selling this way helps, but I am a private person who doesn't like to be interrupted unless I know it's coming. And it looks like League City is kind...

Source - Maui News Things are moving along well in Maui County as The County of Maui Recovery Permit Center recently issued its very first building permit. That going to Rich and Kari Alexander. Their home was one of the many that were destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. The new centers...

This is pretty cool. New York States Department of Motor Vehicles now has their own mobile ID system, simple called the New York Mobile ID. It's a new version of your state-issued drivers license, learner permit, or ID, but on a smartphone. It's not a requirement though, as it's currently a...

On my recent trek through Reddit, I came across an interesting question I think you guys could answer. A redditor is doing work on a landing off a deck for a client and they do not plan to obtain a permit for the work. They need to dig 6 footers for the landing, and they want to call 811 to see...

If you've ever been interested in having your own beehives for honey production, or just to save the bees, you can do so in Boston now by submitting a $25 permit. A change was made to the city's zoning code last month which now allows beekeepers in Boston neighborhoods. Beekeepers are allowed up...

Found another interesting Reddit question for you all. It's in regards to the consequences of never closing out of a building permit. The redditor wants to know, what usually happens if the work is done, but the final inspection is not? What problems could this person end up facing for this...

Found an interesting article that discusses a new TN law that was brought forth to speed up the permitting process when it comes home construction projects. The new law will allow the use of third-party examiners, which are inspectors, engineers, and professionals that will help with the...

I found another interesting Reddit discussion I think you all would find helpful. Figured it would be worth a share. Anyway, the post on Reddit is about a homeowner living in Tustin California. The homeowner wants to replace the wood planks on the front of their house with stucco instead of...

Contractors are not happy in Dallas, and it may stem from the fact that applying for permits as of late is taking far too long. It doesn't help that Dallas permitting staff recently had to move to a different office after it was discovered that their new building doesn't meet fire code and lacks...

Be careful where you cut down trees in Los Angeles, even if they happen to be on your property, as doing so unpermitted, could result in some problems. Like with Misha Crosby, who got into a little trouble for removing eight protected trees from his property to make way for a new home to be...

Found an interesting question on Reddit you all might like to respond to. It's about a homeowner living in Queens who wants to build a small fence, nothing major, but about 20 feet long and up to 6 feet tall, it will lie along the property like that is shared with the neighbor. But, they...

Stumbled upon another interesting discussion on the Food Trucks Subreddit that I think would pique you're interest. The Reddit post found here, is of someone asking if there is any way of obtaining a mobile food permit in an expedited time frame. He originally expected to have his mobile food...

Story here - The Hill If you're into crypto mining, or mining crypto in general, you may want to check out this recent news about crypto miners in Arkansas. Due to local complaints about noise and environmental concerns from crypto mining, Arkansas has implemented new regulations for...

If you're living in Northwest Texas, you may have heard about the recent news that The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality voted to grant a permit for the water rights for a new reservoir in Clay County. The vote passed even with an administrative judge wanting to deny it. The chairman of...

Got some news for you if you happen to be a fisherman from Maine, Massachusetts and or New Hampshire, as you can now participate in the scallop fishery in the Northern Gulf of Maine. In order to fish, you will be required to obtain a permit that could cost you around $100,000. This permit will...

I got another reddit question I wanted to share with you all. This time it's about a homeowner who is interested in building a treehouse for their kids. The homeowner is attempting to find any building codes or permits that are needed to build a treehouse in Bend Oregon. The reason they posted...

If you're a property owner in Pennsylvania and are interested in doing work on your driveaway, you will now be required to obtain a Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT if the work is being done along state-maintained roads. PennDOT wants to ensure that the driveaway being constructed or...