E-Government and Inequality in Public Participation
The Internet has not made the government more democratic, at least not yet.
Penn Program on Regulation Welcomes New Regulation Fellow
New PPR fellow brings public policy expertise to the University of Pennsylvania.
Another Regulatory Milestone as the Federal Register Act Turns 75
The Regulatory Review recognizes the contributions of the federal government’s “daily newspaper.”
Elena Kagan and the Regulatory State
Elena Kagan’s appointment underscores an important shift in American law toward legislation and regulatory law.
Report Finds FOIA Implemention Under Obama is “Almost as Mixed” as Under Bush
Report indicates that governmental transparency gains may not be as large as promised by the President.
Transparency and the Obama Administration’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
The government may need to rely on secrecy, not transparency, to overcome the national deficit problem.
Obama’s FY2011 Budget Proposal and Regulatory Agencies
The President’s budget foreshadows changes to how administrative agencies will use their funding.
White House Announces Enhancements to RegInfo.gov
Federal government website becomes easier to navigate, enhancing access to regulatory information.
DOT Seeks Participation in Development of Open Government Strategy
Transportation Department aims to join other agencies in transparent government initiative.
EPA Considers Closing Down Voluntary Programs
The impacts of agency’s decision to end voluntary regulatory compliance programs may be difficult to evaluate.
Upgrades to Regulations.gov Announced
Agency’s updates aim to make government transparency website easier to use.