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Athens City Council tables a proposal to regulate tobacco retailers
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After much discussion, the Athens City Council has put off until next year a decision about creating a licensing program for tobacco retailers. Among other things,… Read More

Why several states are pushing to loosen child labor restrictions
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — The U.S. government found child labor violations involving over 3,800 minors in 2022. At the same time, some states say there is too much regulation… Read More

Not Just Airplanes: Why The Government Often Lets Industry Regulate Itself
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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A number of government agencies work closely with the industries they are charged with regulating. The issue surfaced after Boeing’s 737 Max planes had to be grounded by the FAA.

Trump Administration Eases Regulation Of Methane Leaks On Public Lands
By: Jennifer Ludden | NPR
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The proposal to reduce limits on methane emissions from oil and gas operations on public land is the latest move to roll back Obama-era climate regulations.