LawCommentary
Why Flushing the ‘Clean Water Rule’ Was the Right Thing to Do
Thursday saw a major win for the rule of law, property rights, and the environment: The Trump administration announced that it had finalized its repeal… Read More
LawCommentary
Michigan Brothers Push Back Against Town’s Retaliation in Christmas Tree Farm Fight
When your favorite tool is a hammer, every project looks like a nail, and apparently, a similar rule holds true for local government. When said… Read More
EnergyCommentary
It’s Lights Out for Obama-Era Bulb Ban That Would Have Curbed Consumer Choice
The Department of Energy announced this week that it’s withdrawing the Obama administration’s energy-rationing mandate for certain lightbulbs. Opponents criticized the rule change, arguing that the… Read More
EconomyNews
Conservative Leaders, Chamber Clash on Trump’s Revised Fuel Standards
A coalition of conservatives is supporting the Trump administration’s plan to roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards, which it says could reduce the cost of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Automakers’ Flip-Flop on CAFE Standards Kicks Car Buyers to the Curb
After advocating for the Trump administration to relax former President Barack Obama’s stringent fuel economy mandates, several major automakers have rebuked the administration’s proposed rule… Read More
EnergyNews
Trump Administration Eases Methane Rules on Oil Industry
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it will undo some of the Obama administration’s regulations on methane, which it said could save oil and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump’s Deregulation Promise
President Donald Trump promised he’d get rid of bad rules. “Remove the anchor dragging us down!” he said when campaigning for president. “We’re going to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Going Once, Going Twice … Judge Not Sold on Tennessee Online Auctioneer Licensing Law
In a win for free markets and consumer choice, U.S. District Court Judge Eli Richardson issued a preliminary injunction on July 23 barring the state of… Read More
LawCommentary
3 Ways Trump’s New Regulations Will Better Protect Endangered Species
The Trump administration has just taken an important step in the effort to protect threatened and endangered species. On Monday, the administration published final regulations… Read More
EconomyNews
Trump Rule Aims to Streamline Protection of Endangered Species
The Trump administration is applying new regulations to protect endangered species, rolling back some requirements to ground the policy in scientific and economic factors, the… Read More
