Moore signs executive orders to remove hurdles to new housing approval, construction

Governor Wes Moore signed executive orders aimed at identifying and removing administrative bottlenecks to accelerate housing permit approvals and construction.
Gov. Wes Moore continued a statewide push against administrative barriers to new housing development Thursday, signing executive orders to identify administrative bottlenecks that delay project permit approvals and to speed construction of those units.
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