In this episode of Govtech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss the significant shift from California's Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) to the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDL). Jen provides initial insights and critiques, emphasizing the hurdles and inefficiencies of the PAL process, which often led to prolonged project timelines. Russell and Jen explore the potential improvements and persistent challenges of the new PDL process, highlighting its iterative approach, consideration for modern technologies like generative AI, and alignment with state goals. They also touch upon the varying expertise across different departments and the importance of stakeholder feedback in refining the procurement process. 00:00 Introduction to Gov Tech Today 01:05 The Problems with the PAL Process 04:05 Introducing the Project Delivery Lifecycle (PDL) 05:27 Evaluating the PDL Process 15:55 Generative AI in Government Projects 18:23 Aligning Projects with State Goals 20:58 Conclusion and Future Outlook