Good Government Requires Good People
In annual address at Penn Law, ACUS Chairman Paul Verkuil calls for strengthening bureaucrats’ capacities.
Regulating Labor Day Parades
Local regulations help ensure that holiday celebrations go off without a hitch.
Week in Review
Postal workers seek public support for their labor grievances this holiday weekend, a court grants an injunction against the EPA’s “Waters of the U.S.” rule, and more…
Pennsylvania Seeks New Approach to Long-Term Medicaid Services
State explores Medicaid changes to improve care for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
The Case Against FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests
Scholar argues against proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.
The Case for FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests
Scholar argues in favor of proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.
The Workplace Constitution and the Spiderman Theory of State Action
“With great power comes great responsibility” to ensure workplace equality.
Week in Review
Gun control advocates call for stricter regulations after the on-air shooting of a news crew, the EPA issues federal water quality standards, and more…
Applying Tobacco Tax Lessons to Sugary Drinks
Scholar says price minimums and prohibitions on discounts must accompany sugary beverage taxes.
Federal Agency Moves to Enhance Safety of Public Transportation Systems
The Federal Transit Administration issued a proposed rule to increase monitoring of public transit systems.
Committee Recommends Cautious Use of Issue Exhaustion Doctrine in Rulemaking Cases
ACUS committee warns against requirement to raise issues in rulemaking before seeking judicial review.
Does Extending a Comment Period Equal Regulatory Delay?
Study suggests a link between comment period extensions and delays in final rules.