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Week in Review

Week in Review

The Supreme Court is poised to overrule Roe v. Wade, upheld religious speech at government buildings, and more . . .

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.

FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process

FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process

FERC proposes environmental justice concerns play a larger role in federal approvals of natural gas pipelines.

The Biden Administration’s Rail Regulation Efforts Make Little Sense

The Biden Administration’s Rail Regulation Efforts Make Little Sense

The Biden Administration should discard a recent proposal to impose reciprocal switching on U.S. railroads.

Lessons from the Paycheck Protection Program

Lessons from the Paycheck Protection Program

To navigate future crises, policymakers can learn from the flaws of pandemic-era loan distribution.

Constraining Cities

Constraining Cities

State governments increasingly restrain city action.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Supreme Court hears oral arguments in “Remain in Mexico” challenge, federal court blocks lifting of COVID-19 deportation policy, and more . . .

Who is Your Health Insurer?

Who is Your Health Insurer?

More employers self-fund health insurance plans, bypassing state regulation and potentially increasing costs.

Sniffing Out New Regulation

Sniffing Out New Regulation

Scholars propose to modify the current regulatory regime for animal-based medical diagnostics.

Court Says Postal Service Cannot Just Mail It In

Court Says Postal Service Cannot Just Mail It In

The D.C. Circuit reminded agencies that they cannot ignore obligations they have discretion to implement.

Digital Versus Human Algorithms

Digital Versus Human Algorithms

In deciding to use artificial intelligence, the key question for administrators is a comparative one.

Last Federal Mask Mandate Standing

Last Federal Mask Mandate Standing

A federal judge rules CDC cannot require travelers to wear masks on airplanes or public transportation.