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Bringing Expertise to the Gun Debate

Bringing Expertise to the Gun Debate

Experts address the promise and potential limitations of gun control measures.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Donald Trump says he will attempt to end birthright citizenship, Federal Reserve proposes banking regulation rollback, and more…

How State and Federal Food Regulations Can—and Should—Work Together

How State and Federal Food Regulations Can—and Should—Work Together

Experts argue that gaps in federal food safety rules require state governments to step up.

It’s Time to Modernize Election Laws

It’s Time to Modernize Election Laws

Scholar argues that federal campaign laws need to be updated to reflect both legal and social changes.

Electronic Case Management Can Improve Adjudication

Electronic Case Management Can Improve Adjudication

Agencies can benefit from using digital technology to manage case files.

Severability in Agency Rulemaking

Severability in Agency Rulemaking

Agencies should include severability clauses in rules to minimize legal uncertainty.

Improving the Efficiency of the Paperwork Reduction Act

Improving the Efficiency of the Paperwork Reduction Act

ACUS collaborated with agency officials to identify inefficiencies in the PRA approval process.

Getting Agencies Back Into the Game

Getting Agencies Back Into the Game

Regulatory reform should reduce rulemaking burdens to promote effective agency action.

General Rules for Agency Adjudications?

General Rules for Agency Adjudications?

Model Adjudication Rules provide agencies with a guide for improving their own procedures.

Improving Agency Procedure

Improving Agency Procedure

Experts highlight new model adjudication rules and recent recommendations to improve governmental processes.

Regulatory Collaboration Is Key to Public Health Success

Regulatory Collaboration Is Key to Public Health Success

Federal health agencies should work together to address public health problems.

Week in Review

Week in Review

U.S. Solicitor General disputes that gender identity is protected by the Civil Rights Act, USDA and FDA hold joint summit on cell-cultured meats, and more…