Regulatory Reform
Regulatory Reform in Nebraska: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
Nebraska was an early mover in regulatory reform, but there is still room for improvement. The State RegData…
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Research note: the PSC’s role in ratemaking
Ratemaking is one of the oldest and most important responsibilities of many Public Service Commissions (PSCs) around the…
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Nebraska’s regulatory environment has room to improve
Last week, the Mercatus Center of George Mason University released its 2024 edition of “Snapshots of State Regulations.”…
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Research Note: who are the commissioners and how are they chosen?
While there are many aspects of institutional design to consider with Public Service Commissions (PSCs), like jurisdiction, responsibilities,…
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Research Note: the PSC’s History and Jurisdiction
The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) traces its roots to the Nebraska Board of Railroad Commissioners (which two…
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Chevron deference overturned: a victory for separation of powers
The last couple of weeks of June is often a time of great interest for those who watch…
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Research Note: Florida’s REINS Act
A decade ago, Florida was far from the model for economic freedom from regulatory burden. The state ranked…
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Research Note: The Texas Example
As previously discussed, economic statements are crucial for quantifying the impact of regulations and ensuring that state agencies…
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Research Note: Utah’s Regulatory Sandbox
Editor’s Note: As the 5th of 7 planned research notes by our summer intern, Stephen Trainer, this post…
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Research Note: Regulatory Experiments–Idaho, Virginia
A few states outside the midwest provide promising templates for regulatory reform and modernization, a pressing issue for…
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Research note: a case study of success of the REINS act in state regulatory reform
First introduced in 2009 and subsequently passed by the US House of Representatives in 2023, the REINS Act,…
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Research note: Cost-Benefit Analysis in Regulation
The primary autoregulative process when state agencies begin promulgating rules and regulations is the cost-benefit analysis (CBA). Despite…