The bipartisan legislation directs agencies to standardize data systems and use cloud-based platforms to digitize federal permitting. A companion bill already passed the House.

Once again, a giant storm has left millions of people in the East and South without power, and we are reminded of the fragility and inadequacy of our power grid.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., renewed his call to overhaul the permitting system on Tuesday as the Arkansan and congressional colleagues discussed the nation's most prominent ...

ST. THOMAS — Lawmakers advanced a measure on Thursday to create an expedited permitting process for developers despite concerns from Department of Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner ...