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New Issue Brief: How States Can Cut Rules and Regulations—and Make it Stick

Politics
United States
Started September 25, 2026

This article explores effective strategies for states to reduce regulations and streamline rules, ensuring lasting reforms that promote economic growth and efficiency.

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
States should implement regular reviews of existing regulations to identify and eliminate redundancies.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Regulatory agencies should be required to eliminate two existing rules for every new rule they create.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Industry groups should not dominate decisions about which regulations to eliminate, as they benefit financially from weaker oversight.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
States should prioritize cutting unnecessary regulations to foster economic growth.
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Regulatory reform should require clear measurement of both compliance costs and public benefits before and after rules change.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
States must ensure that regulatory cuts do not compromise essential protections for vulnerable populations.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
States should adopt a 'regulatory sunset' policy to automatically repeal outdated rules.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
States should establish independent commissions to review proposed rule eliminations, not allow bureaucratic discretion alone.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Business interests should not overshadow the need for regulations that safeguard public interests.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Regulatory reforms should be guided by evidence and stakeholder input to ensure balanced outcomes.
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