Deregulation
Nuclear Regulatory Commission rolls back aircraft impact rules
Regulations have made it harder and more expensive to deploy nuclear power in the United States. But in January, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rolled back more than a dozen regulations, including the "aircraft…
Louisiana bill would tighten hair braiding license requirements
Louisiana, a state notorious for high occupational licensing barriers and below-average household median income, may soon create one of the strictest hair braiding licensing requirements in the country. Although the Pelican…
Maryland lawmakers want to strengthen regulations that increase health care costs
A bill is advancing in the Maryland General Assembly that, if passed, could make health care more expensive for the state's residents. In February, state Rep. Bonnie Cullison (D–Aspen Hill) introduced House Bill (H.B.)…
U.S. hits new low in international corruption index
At the moment, corruption investigations and trials of political figures are taking place in jurisdictions around the U.S. including Hawaii, Mississippi, and Washington, D.C. These aren't isolated scandals; the latest…
The FDA’s approach to medical AI is a win for health-conscious consumers
Under new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on "low risk" wearable technology and software, AI-powered health tools are rapidly expanding, leading to major implications for cost, access, and consumer…
Flying is better today—even if old air travel photos look more luxurious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tk90hxlhws Sixty years ago, commercial air travel was nothing like how it is today. Nostalgia for the days of more spacious cabins, dressier passengers, and luxury food service is a common…
Polymarket returns to U.S. users after a nearly 3-year hiatus
Talk is cheap—but Polymarket lets you put your money where your mouth is. Nearly four years after being shut down by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the online betting company that allows you to stake money…
What is Zohran Mamdani’s affordable housing plan?
In the February/March 2026 issue of Reason, we explore Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's policy goals and what they mean for New York City. Click here to read the other entries. A few weeks before the New York Democrats'…
House advances SPEED Act to overhaul NEPA and speed up project approvals
Real estate developers, energy companies, and federal agencies could soon see project construction times shrink, thanks to a bill that was just passed by the House of Representatives. On Thursday, the House advanced the…
Trump’s executive order on AI tries to override state regulations
President Donald Trump announced his executive order, "ensuring a national policy framework for artificial intelligence," on Thursday. While the order self-admittedly does not create a national regulatory framework…
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