(Getty Images) How states, cities can use federal funds to fix permitting delays with AI A federal grant program is helping states and cities to improve their permitting systems with AI. One former Colorado tech official said delays cost her family $100,000. Jun 24, 2026 By Keely Quinlan
The Hawaii State Capitol building sits in Honolulu. (Getty Images) Honolulu planning office uses ‘TurboTax-like’ AI tool to help applicants reduce mistakes The planning agency inside the city and county government of Honolulu is using AI tools to reduce delays and improve application quality. May 29, 2026 By Sophia Fox-Sowell