Perspective: Reform permitting — and curb costs - Colorado Springs Gazette

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The way the government approves building projects for things like energy needs to be faster. Right now, it takes too long to get permission for projects like pipelines or solar farms. This makes things cost more. Higher energy costs mean higher bills for families and more expensive food and products. Some lawmakers want to change these approval rules. They believe making the process quicker and more predictable will help lower costs. This could help people in Colorado Springs and across the state who are struggling with rising prices. They say the current rules are too complicated and can stop needed projects from being built, affecting jobs and the economy.