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EPA’s New Power Plant Rule Fits Within Court-Upheld Authority

EPA’s New Power Plant Rule Fits Within Court-Upheld Authority

Proposed greenhouse gas emission limits rely on a legal pathway preserved by last year’s Supreme Court decision.

The Next Generation of Space Regulation

The Next Generation of Space Regulation

Scholars explain how the commercial space age creates demands for regulatory reform.

How the Administrative State Fails People With Disabilities

How the Administrative State Fails People With Disabilities

Report outlines how administrative requirements limit access to the social safety net for people with disabilities.

From Pipelines to Pipe Dreams

From Pipelines to Pipe Dreams

Experts explore how environmental litigation has obstructed pipeline construction.

Blastoff to U.S. Commercial Space Regulation

Blastoff to U.S. Commercial Space Regulation

Scholar argues for an optimal commercial space regulatory regime that balances innovation, responsibility, and security.

Trauma-Informed Regulation

Trauma-Informed Regulation

A trauma-informed approach to regulation should seek to minimize the stress and trauma of regulatory investigations.

Is It time to Shutter a Reagan-Era Broadband Program?

Is It time to Shutter a Reagan-Era Broadband Program?

Scholar argues the FCC’s Lifeline telecommunications subsidy program is no longer needed.

Modernizing Measures of International Development

Modernizing Measures of International Development

With new development finance definitions, the OECD seeks to enhance accountability in tracking foreign aid.

Equitable Artificial Intelligence

Equitable Artificial Intelligence

Experts recommend a two-pronged approach to help ensure artificial intelligence systems achieve equity.

OMB Should Promote Evidence-Based Regulatory Design

OMB Should Promote Evidence-Based Regulatory Design

OMB’s draft Circular A-4 in places provides vague guidance that lets ideology—not evidence—drive regulatory design.

Consumer Protection in the 21st Century

Consumer Protection in the 21st Century

Robert S. Adler, former CPSC Commissioner, discusses the evolution of regulatory approaches to consumer safety and protection.

But Forbearance Can Be Agile, Too

But Forbearance Can Be Agile, Too

“Move fast and break things” is not always the best, or even most agile, approach to governance.