State Regulation

Initial signs suggest that drastic environmental deregulation looms, but there may be much less than the Administration envisions.

There has been a massive expansion in the analysis and reform of occupational licensing—a trend to be viewed with dismay.

Vermont moves to an all-payer system in regulating prices for health care services.

Penn’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy convenes energy policy roundtable.

The bill begins to close gaps in state-by-state regulatory treatment of sexual assault survivors.

From expanding the electorate to adopting online voter registration, states and localities are engaged in democracy-enhancing efforts.

Scholar espouses a renewed focus on pollution prevention efforts, with an appreciation of government’s ability to effect meaningful reform.

Federal and state legislatures explore ways to address encryption disputes.

A Small Business Administration rule would increase the availability of contracts for small businesses.

State authorities revamp day care regulations to meet federal standards and remain eligible for funding.

A legislative committee report urges state regulators to seek alternative water sources.

Numerous states are considering legislation to permit fantasy sports betting.