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When the feds don’t regulate … will the states?

Aug 5, 2024
Legal scholars and lawmakers are still trying to come to grips with the potential long-term consequences of the overturning of the Chevron deference, including what it means for state-level regulators.
A recent Supreme Court decision could make it harder for federal bodies to impose nationwide regulations. Should states step in?
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Why are tech companies suddenly pushing a federal online privacy law?

Aug 31, 2018
Tech giants want to preempt tough California legislation before it becomes a standard.
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Rethinking public subsidies in higher education

Aug 31, 2012
Commentator Andrew Kelly says tax dollars should fund innovation in higher education, not more of the same

Herculean effort to fix a city's budget

May 8, 2012
Hercules, Calif. was on the brink of bankruptcy. So the town made major sacrifices to stay solvent.