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Regulation
'Private Tyranny' Is Less Private Than You Think
Sohrab Ahmari inadvertently gives even more reasons to reduce the power of the state.
AOC Slams the FDA's Harmful Overregulation of Sunscreen
On this one issue, the democratic socialist sounds a lot like a libertarian.
Premium Cigars Escape FDA Regulation for Now
The FDA failed to consider whether premium cigars warranted a different regulatory approach than cigarettes.
Can We Trust A.I. To Tell the Truth?
Humanity has always adjusted to the reliability of new information sources.
The EPA's Power Plant Emissions Rules Are Unworkable, Says Trade Group
The Edison Electric Institute submitted comments clarifying that although it supports the EPA's goal of decarbonization, the technologies being presented are not sufficiently proven effective.
We Don't Need a War on Screen Time
Unwired makes an unconvincing argument for heavy-handed tech regulation.
Stuck Behind an SUV? Blame Me.
Confessions of a Carter administration economist
Why We Can't Have Nice Things: The Great Baby Formula Shortage of 2022
A combination of "absurdly high" federal tariffs and excessive FDA regulations created the conditions for a crisis.
FDA Commissioner: No One 'Envisioned' the Consequences of New Sesame Seed Labeling Rule
No one could have considered this possibility, except perhaps the many food-processing facilities that immediately did exactly that.
Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham Will Break the Internet
The senators say they're creating an "independent, bipartisan regulator charged with licensing and policing the nation's biggest tech companies." What could go wrong?
Anarchy in Central Park
New York politicians got out of the way for once, and something beautiful happened.
Taiwanese Company Demands U.S. Taxpayers Cover the Higher Costs of Making Semiconductors in Arizona
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company cites regulatory costs and a lack of skilled workers as specific impediments. Biden and Congress can fix those without giving out billions of taxpayer dollars.
Foster-Parent Red Tape Hurts Families and Taxpayers
Foster parents face state regulations that go far beyond preventing abuse and neglect.
'Bidenomics,' Like All Industrial Policy, Sucks
Plus: Does Tom Cruise really do all of his own stunts?
'Bidenomics' Is Nothing New
It's a familiar program. And it will result in higher prices, slower growth, and fewer jobs.
New Crypto Bill Aims To Circumvent SEC's Regulation-by-Enforcement Strategy
Plus: Steep drop in confidence in higher education, what The Bear can teach us about dynamism and bureaucracy, and more...
Get Your Politics Out of My Pickleball
Fault lines emerge as government gets involved in America's weirdest, fastest-growing sport.
With Microsoft Victory, Courts Go On Epic Killstreak Against FTC Antitrust Agenda
The gaming market remains competitive with a wide variety of options.
Kenya Lifts Logging Ban, Promising Jobs and Growth
The 2018 ban led to the loss of approximately 44,000 jobs and $28 million in revenue.
Youth Drinking Is Falling, Not Rising
According to a new study there is no correlation between increased youth drinking during COVID and alcohol delivery.
Yes, the Government Is Coming for Your Gas Stove
State and local governments are moving forward with bans on gas stoves in new residences.
San Francisco Gets $20 Million Zoning Reform Grant the Same Week It Halts New Housing For Casting Shadows
This is the second RAISE grant San Francisco has received since the Biden administration retooled the program to reward jurisdictions for adopting zoning reforms.
CRISPR Tech Could Bring Cheaper Beef to Your July 4 Cookout
As beef prices increase, biotech could provide a cheaper and tasty alternative.
Federal Safety Regulators Say 43 Percent of Tested Fireworks Are Illegal. God Bless America.
Fireworks consumption is at record levels even as fireworks injuries fall.
The Green Police Are Coming for New York Pizza
Environmental activists expect us to modify our lifestyles to meet their priorities.
Rent Control 2.0 Looks a Lot Like Rent Control 1.0
Rent control is getting a rhetorical makeover from progressive policy makers.
The Rebirth of Lowriding in California
Golden State municipalities are finally overturning their anti-cruising ordinances.
Don't 'Pause' A.I. Research
Doomsayers have a long track record of being wrong.
Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.
We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.
Philadelphia Considers Zoning Restrictions on Still-Illegal Recreational Pot Shops
Proposed zoning amendments would bar some existing medical dispensaries from participating in recreational sales, should the state ever decide to legalize them.
Study Blames Regulation for Lower Rates of Innovation
An examination of French firms associates labor regulations with lower innovation and consumer welfare.
Study: Banning Investors From Buying Homes Leads to Higher Rents, More Gentrification
Home prices were unaffected by a ban on buy-to-rent housing in the Netherlands, but more affordable rental housing disappeared.
Senate Democrats Say Modernizing Airline Pilot Training Requirements Will Kill People
If a proposal to let pilots do more of their training on flight simulators passes, supporters will have "blood on your hands," says Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
Google Comes Out Against a 'Department of A.I.'
As the company explains, pre-market licensing would delay—or even deny—our access to artificial intelligence's potential benefits.
Companies Shouldn't Have the Right To Veto Their Competition
Certificate of need laws hurt consumers by decreasing the supply of services, raising prices, and lowering service quality.
Small Porn Producers Will Be Hurt Most by New Age Verification Laws
New mandates in states like Utah and Virginia will lock in large incumbents like PornHub while discouraging positive trends and self-regulation in the industry.
California Is Killing Fast Food Jobs
California lawmakers and President Joe Biden seem determined to help fast-food workers by eliminating their jobs.
The Rail Safety Act Is About Union Handouts, Not Safety
The legislation—which was introduced in response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio—pushes pet projects and would worsen the status quo.
A.I. Needs Section 230 To Flourish
A new bill from Sens. Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal would stifle the promise of artificial intelligence.
California's Latest Tax-the-Rich Scheme: Electric Bills Based on Income
And it undercuts energy efficiency investments already made by millions of Californians.
In Debate Over Railway Safety Bill, J.D. Vance and Donald Trump Are Leaning to the Left
In 2019, the Trump administration blocked a costly and ineffective mandate for two-man railroad crews long sought by unions. Now, the former president wholeheartedly supports it.
Permitting Reforms in Debt Ceiling Bill Will Accomplish Little
The Fiscal Responsibility Act falls well short of solving America's permitting crisis.
One Reason for New York's Pitiful Rollout of Legal Pot: License Preferences for Victims of Prohibition
More than two years after legalizing recreational use, the state has just a dozen licensed retailers.
California Regulations Prevent Insurers From Accurately Pricing Wildfire Risk, so Now They're Fleeing the State
California homeowners are finding out that government-imposed market distortions cannot be maintained forever.
In Virginia, No Degree Is No Problem
The state is the latest of several in recent months that have moved to eliminate college degree requirements for the vast majority of state government jobs.
Josh Hawley Wants the Government To Silence A.I.
The Missouri senator is once again pursuing misguided tech regulation.