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Energy Policy’s Orphaned Good Idea

Energy Policy’s Orphaned Good Idea

Lawmakers are missing an opportunity to support renewable energy infrastructure.

Week in Review

Week in Review

OMB releases its annual report on the benefits and costs of regulations, the Supreme Court decides not to hear a case on the Trump Administration’s authority to rescind DACA, and more…

Seeing the Glass Part Full for the Labor Movement

Seeing the Glass Part Full for the Labor Movement

Historical buildup to pending Supreme Court case presents three rays of hope for the labor movement.

Core Principles for Getting Financial Reform Right

Core Principles for Getting Financial Reform Right

The Treasury Department should follow key principles in conducting its review of regulations.

A Recipe for Improving Regulatory Analysis

A Recipe for Improving Regulatory Analysis

President Trump’s first year in office prompts four steps for reform.

The Unexpected Consequences of Private Regulatory Standards

The Unexpected Consequences of Private Regulatory Standards

A globally recognized certifiable standard could correct market failure and improve product quality.

Finding a Path Back to Democratic Governance

Finding a Path Back to Democratic Governance

Eliminating the primary and caucus rules would create a more productive and responsive democracy.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump calls on Justice Department to regulate bump stocks, Supreme Court rules in whistleblower case, and more…

After a Federal Climate Policy Retreat, States Should Proceed With Caution

After a Federal Climate Policy Retreat, States Should Proceed With Caution

State and local governments must consider the potential legal risks of their climate change policies.

Seizing the Moment with Strategic Climate Strategies for Subnationals

Seizing the Moment with Strategic Climate Strategies for Subnationals

Subnational governments can best succeed when their policies go beyond their own borders.

Let’s Be Real About State and Local Climate Action

Let’s Be Real About State and Local Climate Action

Federal action is key to effectively addressing climate change.

Leading on Climate at Every Level

Leading on Climate at Every Level

States and subnationals can rise to the challenges posed by climate change.