The Man Behind the Trump Deregulatory Throne
Russell Vought’s influence on the second Trump Administration cannot be ignored.
A Sweeping History of Regulation
The Trump Administration may defy the lessons that Graham draws from his robust history of regulatory review.
The CRA is a Payday for Congressional Republicans
The Congressional Review Act offers a divided Republican caucus the opportunity to gut regulations.
Blind Spots in Environmental Enforcement
Five conditions have stunted EPA’s efforts to improve enforcement capabilities.
Mass Comments and the Revival of Apolitical Expertise
Mass comments policy should consider agencies’ roles as apolitical policymakers.
Regulatory Review, Biden Style
Agency experts—not OIRA—must take the lead in regulatory decision-making under the Biden Administration.
The Pandemic’s Toll on Science
Deep state conspiracies threaten science and degrade public trust in government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pandemic and Industry Opportunism
EPA fails to hold environmental polluters responsible during the COVID-19 crisis.
Cost-Benefit Analysis According to the Trump Administration
Scholar argues that the Trump Administration has discredited cost-benefit analysis.
A Real, Not Faux, Transparency Proposal for Regulatory Science
A real EPA transparency rule should be grounded in scientific practices, not constituency interests.
Deconstructing Regulatory Science
Proposed limits to EPA’s consideration of scientific data threaten timely, sound policymaking.
The Guidance Racket
Despite attacks from conservatives, guidance documents help agencies and regulated firms comply with the law.