To the Editor,
Rural Oklahoma stands to benefit greatly from infrastructure development. Projects to update roads and bridges, bring high-speed internet, clean power and water can create jobs and support local businesses. However, we must ensure that federal bureaucracy doesn’t impede the progress of projects that are crucial for strengthening our communities.
The current federal permitting process for infrastructure developments is complex, with unnecessary red tape that can result in significant delays for projects aiming to invest in rural communities and promote economic growth.
By streamlining the permitting and review process for new infrastructure projects, Congress can encourage the development needed in Oklahoma to attract new ventures to our state, especially ones that benefit rural and underserved communities. This will ultimately contribute to a more resilient and robust economy and a higher quality of life.
We need Congress to support commonsense reforms to the permitting process that would promote continued business investment in rural America and empower our farmers and rural communities.
Danny Robbins, Altus
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