Tag: Regulation
Tag: Regulation (page 3)
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Bureaucratic Intransigence Hinders Montana’s Ability to Fight Wildfires
2015 is shaping up to be one of the most severe wildfire seasons in a decade for the American northwest and mountain states, prompting Montana Governor Steve Bullock to declare…
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Resolution Opposing State and Local Mandates Requiring Warning Labels on Wireless Devices and Packaging
WHEREAS the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set limits on public exposure of radiofrequency (RF) energy absorbed by users of wireless devices; WHEREAS these limits are given in terms of…
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Report: EPA’s Carbon Emissions Rule Will Not Mandate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technology
A report from Inside EPA ($) suggests that the agency appears to have dropped the carbon capture and storage (CCS) requirement in the draft for the final Carbon Pollution…
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Swedish Snus: A Less Risky Alternative
Swedish Match, the world’s leading manufacturer of Swedish snus, applied to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a reduced harm warning label for their product; however an FDA advisory…
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EPA Climate Regulations Expected to Hit Manufacturing Sector Especially Hard
A short paper recently released by the Heritage Foundation takes a look at the expected manufacturing job losses as a result of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan.
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States are Engaging EPA on Clean Power Plan
On June 2, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made headlines by proposing a rule the agency calls the “Clean Power Plan.” This incredibly far-reaching regulation seeks to reduce…
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Like Your Cell Phone? That’ll Be An Extra 17 Percent
Since Americans have become more mobile the demand for wireless access has increased. However, high tax burdens on wireless services have made it increasingly difficult for consumers to pay their…
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Resolution Opposing the Expansion of the Federal Trade Commission’s Rulemaking Authority
Resolution Opposing the Expansion of the Federal Trade Commission’s Rulemaking Authority Whereas, it is the mission of ALEC to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism,…
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Balancing Ride-on-Demand Innovations with Common Sense Consumer Protections
We all can agree that overregulation of an industry tends to chill innovative business strategies and ultimately harm the consumers the regulations were intended to protect. However, in pursuit of…
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States Can Promote Next-Generation Wireless by Removing Regulatory Barriers
By: Seth L. Cooper State lawmakers should enact policies they believe to be sound, expedient and consistent with current federal law. Good state policymaking should not get sidetracked by speculations…
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Seattle Restricts Uber and Transportation Innovation
In a major setback for innovation in the urban transportation market, the Seattle City Council voted Monday to cap the number of cars that ride-on-demand services like Uber…
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Resolution in Response to EPA’s Plan to Regulate Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act
Resolution in Response to EPA’s Plan to Regulate Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act WHEREAS, the President has directed EPA to issue regulations setting greenhouse gas emission…
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Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements
Model Policy WHEREAS, a privately negotiated contract, either written or oral, is the fundamental basis for doing business in the United States, and; WHEREAS, business agreements govern the duties and…
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The Artificial Barriers of Occupational Licensing
By Theresa Boyd A West Virginia nail artist must rethink her dream of starting her own business because of onerous licensing requirements and regulations imposed by her state. After…
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Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act
Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas and Use…
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Freeing Health Professionals to Provide Free Care
It should be no surprise that dedicated health care professionals across the country devote countless hours to serving patients, and, in many cases, do so free of charge or regardless…
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Performance Based Permitting Act
Be It Enacted by the State of ___________: Section 1. Short Title: This act shall be known as the “Performance Based Permitting Act.” Section 2. Purpose: (a). Permit applicants with…
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
Findings: (1) A vibrant and growing small business sector is critical to creating jobs in a dynamic economy; (2) Small businesses bear a disproportionate share of regulatory costs and burdens;…
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State Pesticide Preemption Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the State Pesticide Preemption Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The legislature finds…
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State Implementation Plan Requirements for Ozone and Particulate Matter Attainment
A Bill IN THE [HOUSE/ SENATE] OF [STATE] An Act requiring public hearings and legislative review of certain proposed state actions related to State Implementation Plans required…