Recent legislative measures in several states have aimed to prevent utility companies from charging lobbying and marketing expenses to their customers. This movement, led by Colorado, Connecticut, and Maine, marks a significant shift in utility regulation, focusing on transparency and fairness in
The relationship between government scientific agencies and political interference has always been delicate, but it became especially contentious during the Trump administration. During this period, government scientists faced numerous challenges, ranging from overt pressure to amend research
The recent hearings by the Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee have brought to the forefront two bills aimed at improving government transparency in the state. These proposed bills seek to enhance Maine's Freedom of Access Act (FOAA), addressing criticisms that the current law is i
In a bold move to address growing concerns and criticisms, the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) has initiated a sweeping overhaul of its health services division, impacting the care of around 12,000 inmates across twelve state prisons. This overhaul follows intense scrutiny over the
The article "Sound Financial Policy," published by Cato in 2022, delves into the current state of financial regulation in the United States and the public's perception of these regulations. It highlights the growing tension between increasing government regulation and the widespread
A recent decision by North Dakota federal judge Dan Traynor has sent ripples through the environmental regulatory landscape. Judge Traynor concluded that the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), established by Congress in 1969, has been exercising regulatory authority beyond its intended
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent decision to shelve proposed reforms to Australia's 25-year-old environment laws has put the environment front and center for the upcoming 2025 election. This decision breaks Labor's 2022 election commitment to overhaul the Environmental
The recent actions taken by Elon Musk and his team from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), particularly after the Trump administration's dismantling of certain federal agencies, have ignited significant concerns among cybersecurity experts and government watchdogs. This
The UK government has unveiled a new cyber security code of practice aimed at safeguarding artificial intelligence (AI) systems from cyber attacks. This initiative, led by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), seeks to enhance productivity and address the global shortage of
Trump's ambitious tax cuts aimed at stimulating economic growth and increasing disposable income for American citizens have faced several challenges and raised questions about their potential long-term outcomes. The plan focuses on reducing corporate tax rates, simplifying the tax code, and
