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You Need to See It to Believe It

You Need to See It to Believe It

Scholars argue that the use of visual media in federal rulemaking promotes democratic values.

Federalism “Collisions” in Energy 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

Proposed Joint-Employer Rule May Restrict Workers’ Bargaining Power

Federal labor agency proposes a new rule to end confusion over the joint-employer standard.

Gene Editing of Human Embryos Prompts Calls For Regulation

Gene Editing of Human Embryos Prompts Calls For Regulation

Despite ethical concerns, scholar argues that gene editing of human embryos should not be banned.

The Trump Administration Targets Student Loan Protections

The Trump Administration Targets Student Loan Protections

The APA is at the center of state efforts to challenge the Trump Administration’s education policy changes.

Pruitt’s Super-Polluting Parting Shot

Pruitt’s Super-Polluting Parting Shot

Former EPA Administrator’s last action may foreshadow the agency’s future plans for regulating pollution.

Reducing Global Income Inequality by Empowering Entrepreneurship

Reducing Global Income Inequality by Empowering Entrepreneurship

Research suggests removing barriers to entry would effectively lower global income inequality.

Holding Congress Accountable

Holding Congress Accountable

A New Deal-era proposal would produce more effective, less burdensome regulation.

Trump’s Red Tape Rollback

Trump’s Red Tape Rollback

The Trump Administration’s regulatory rollback highlights the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.

Obama-Era Education Regulations Targeted for Reform

Obama-Era Education Regulations Targeted for Reform

Conservative legal group urges change to education regulations adopted under the previous Administration.

To Solve the Next Foreclosure Crisis, Look to Sacramento

To Solve the Next Foreclosure Crisis, Look to Sacramento

California was more effective than the federal government at preventing foreclosures during the Great Recession.

How the Clean Power Plan’s Repeal Undermines Regulatory Analysis

How the Clean Power Plan’s Repeal Undermines Regulatory Analysis

The Trump Administration’s purported economic justification weakens the credibility of cost-benefit analysis.