Trump, EPA, and the Anti-Regulatory State
Ideological polarization and regulatory capture have made 2017 a bad year for EPA.
What A Difference A Year Makes
Americans should applaud President Trump for rolling back Obama Administration overreach.
The Fight Against the Travel Ban
Federal courts’ blocking of President Trump’s travel bans reaffirms the strength of the American system.
Creating Trusted Regulatory Policy
Citizens are more likely to comply with regulations that they perceive as enacted through a fair process.
Tax Overhaul Process Retreated from Democracy
Recent legislative process that led to tax changes fell short in terms of key principles of democracy.
Information-Based Regulation and the Search for Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Rankings for company’s new headquarters offer cautionary lessons about using rankings as regulatory tools.
Valuing Commentary
Commentaries on new book reinforce its author’s call for strengthening the civil service.
Reliance on Contractors is Likely Here to Stay
Policymakers cannot know whether the trend Verkuil identifies is good or bad, but we should find out.
Valuing Bureaucracy Is a Quixotic Project
Verkuil’s proposal for replacing contractors with professional bureaucrats is unlikely to be adopted.
The Sunshine Act and Transparency at the FCC
New practice of releasing drafts of proposed actions enhances the public’s understanding of agency actions.
Trump’s Red Tape Rollback
The Trump Administration’s regulatory rollback highlights the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.