Using VSLs in State and Local COVID-19 Policy
VSLs can serve as a foundational tool for policymakers at all levels of governance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coordinating Colombia’s Pandemic Response
Colombia lacks procedures for ensuring coordination among different levels of government.
Regulating in Times of Tragic Choices
As Italy begins its second phase of COVID-19 regulation, trust in government regulatory action is essential.
Regulating Police Body-Worn Cameras
Law enforcements’ expanding use of cameras raises questions over how to design programs governing them.
Curbing the Spotted Lanternfly
Northeastern states are attempting to stop the spread of an invasive species that threatens crops.
Smart Algorithmic Change Requires a Collaborative Political Process
A groundbreaking algorithm designed to optimize school start times meets fierce community resistance.
Defining Equity in Algorithmic Change
When Boston school leaders sought to use algorithms to redesign the bus schedule, equity remained a challenge.
Regulation and the Cashless Movement
Proposed D.C. legislation highlights debate over businesses that refuse cash payments.
Cities on the Forefront of Public Health Regulation
Scholar examines ways that local governments are combating issues like obesity and asthma.
Cost-Benefit Analysis as a Check on Excessive Historic Preservation
Local governments should conduct a formal analysis before designating private property as historic.
Regulating Sober Living Homes
Public officials and sober living home operators dispute whether sober living homes need more oversight.
Searching for the “New Labor Law”
More collaboration between government, employers, and labor would help combat income inequality.