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Permitting delays and litigation hinder the buildout of transmission lines, pipelines, housing, factories, data centers and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Permitting is also a hurdle, as California typically requires lengthy environmental review for new projects.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Nothing like that has been planned yet, the Permitting Division said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023

Permitting Peña Villasano to sport the U.S. and Mexican flags as a sash, said Holly Ortiz, could open “the door to offensive material.”

From Washington Times • May 27, 2023

Permitting a girl who had been betrothed in infancy to marry another, for example, could cause a blood feud.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane