The Administration’s Regulatory Review Plans Move Toward Evidence-Based Governance
The White House has just released the first plans for retrospective reviews of existing regulations from thirty agencies, making a notable step toward evidence-based governance.
Let’s Review the Rules
Agencies can narrow the political gap over regulation by retrospectively measuring the actual impact of their regulations.
Senate Committee Hearing on the “Digital Divide”
Hearing addresses improving native communities’ access to telephone and digital services.
President Obama Wins Praise from Business
The President reaches out to the business community in an effort to stake out a middle ground.
Washington D.C. Plans to Overhaul Its Zoning Code
Washington, D.C. seeks to promote environmental sustainability by updating zoning code.
Japan’s Nuclear Disaster Generates Debate Over American Preparedness
Lawmakers study the nuclear disaster in Japan and debate the necessity of improvements to American nuclear safety.
Elena Kagan and the Regulatory State
Elena Kagan’s appointment underscores an important shift in American law toward legislation and regulatory law.
Obama’s FY2011 Budget Proposal and Regulatory Agencies
The President’s budget foreshadows changes to how administrative agencies will use their funding.
DOT Seeks Participation in Development of Open Government Strategy
Transportation Department aims to join other agencies in transparent government initiative.