Permits and Zoning

5+ hour, 47+ min ago   (201+ words) A state law in California ostensibly meant to make it easier for religious institutions and nonprofit colleges to rezone their property for building low-income housing for the homeless is now being used to potentially confiscate church property, according to legal…...

23+ hour, 24+ min ago   (270+ words) The view toward Big Mountain from Central Avenue in Whitefish on May 11, 2026. (Matt Baldwin/Whitefish Pilot) Casey Kreider The 2025 Montana Legislature passed Senate Bill 243, prohibiting municipalities designated as an urban area by the U.S. Census Bureau with a population over 5,000 as…...

23+ hour, 44+ min ago   (102+ words) KUTV CBS 2 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Salt Lake City and nearby towns and communities in the Great Salt Lake area, including Jordan…...

1+ day, 53+ min ago   (254+ words) On Sept. 21, 2026, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of seven bills into law, establishing what the state has characterized as the nation’s most comprehensive regulatory framework governing data center development and operation. The legislation generally focuses on four areas:…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1742+ words) District 7 Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza is termed out at the end of this year. Voters in the district — which covers portions from central, south and east Fresno — will select who will be the new face to represent them. Two…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (269+ words) The Northland Shipyard and Dry Dock project has had its Fast-track application accepted as complete by the Environmental Protection Authority. Regional Development Minister, Shane Jones has confirmed the application for the planned shipyard and marine maintenance facility at Marsden Point…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (41+ words) FOX19 | Cincinnati Long Beach Mayor details proposed annexation, gateway project Cruisin’ the Coast begins as classic car enthusiasts arrive from 42 states, 5 countries State Representative Kevin Felsher looks ahead to legislative session...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (386+ words) California's housing crisis touches every part of our lives, from our communities and cities to our dinner tables. To move beyond this affordability emergency, we must build more homes at every income level for everyone who needs one. While our…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (464+ words) Oct 02, 2026, 12:46 ET BIASC opposed the final version of the legislation because of concerns about housing affordability, local planning authority and the potential consequences of new regional transportation and land-use requirements. The legislation comes as California continues to face a severe…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (557+ words) In 2024, the city of Los Angeles formed a commission to find ways to improve services and amend its charter, which essentially serves as the city's constitution. The Charter Reform Commission's recommendations have been boiled down to six charter amendments. One…...