CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers
Proposed rule to protect nearly 50 million Americans with student loan debt.
Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity
What can the efforts of a single former OIRA official teach about making broad institutional changes?
Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits
Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.
Week in Review
Obama continues cabinet nominations, OMB analyzes regulatory costs and benefits, and more.
New York City Unleashes a Flood of Open Data
Law promises to promote transparency and encourage technological innovation.
Who Is Running OIRA?
Former EPA official questions review process during transition to new “regulatory czar” at OIRA.
Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health
Agency needs “wake-up call” on chemical hazards, says PPR’s Adam Finkel.
President Obama’s Budget Sets Regulatory Priorities Too
The proposed budget identifies the administration’s regulatory priorities.
SEC Guidance on Social Media and Business Disclosures Stirs Controversy
Many business professionals find SEC’s social media guidance insufficient.
Substance or Politics: What Dictates Obama’s Regulatory Agenda?
Both critics and defenders overstate true role of cost-benefit analysis in rulemaking
Updating OSHA Inspection Policies
Using predictive targeting could better identify firms with the biggest risks to workers.
NYC “Soda Ban” Overturned: An Analysis of the Opinion
Judge finds that the rule’s loopholes make it arbitrary and capricious.