OIRA Reinvigorated
Over the last two years, OIRA has made many positive contributions to the administrative state.
EPA Proposes Amendments to Obama-Era Emissions Rule
The proposed rule would increase carbon dioxide limits for certain coal-powered plants.
Judge Suspends Rules Expanding Exemptions to the Contraceptive Mandate
National injunction stops corporations from claiming religious or moral exemptions to birth control coverage.
New Approach to Affordable Care Act Waivers Causes Controversy
The Trump Administration encourages states to use “innovation waivers” to find new ways to lower costs.
Immigration Adjudication in the “Trump Era”
Scholar examines the former Attorney General’s increased political oversight of immigration courts.
Asylum and the Abuse of Administrative Law
The Trump Administration violated administrative procedure to overhaul asylum policy.
Federalism “Collisions” in Energy Policy
Differences between federal and state energy regulations will likely require judicial intervention.
Proposed Joint-Employer Rule May Restrict Workers’ Bargaining Power
Federal labor agency proposes a new rule to end confusion over the joint-employer standard.
Deregulatory Realities and Illusions
President Trump’s claims that deregulation has greatly helped the economy are exaggerated.
Getting Agencies Back Into the Game
Regulatory reform should reduce rulemaking burdens to promote effective agency action.
President Trump’s Space Force Is a Recipe for Wasteful Spending
Militarizing space could open the door to an arms race and excess spending.