Roslyn Layton

2 months ago | theregreview.org | Roslyn Layton

The Transportation Department’s labor policies impede necessary safety reforms. A longstanding shortage of air traffic controllers, which a Saturday Seminar in The Regulatory Review recently explored, presents a well-known challenge to the effectiveness of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s safety regulations. Less well-known or understood, however, is how labor regulation at the Transportation Department could exacerbate safety challenges in aviation, freight rail, and other industries.

2 months ago | thescif.org | Roslyn Layton |NSI Fellow

The SCIF is the blog of the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School which provides analysis and opinion from NSI’s Experts on the real national security issues facing policymakers. Follow publicationBy Roslyn Layton, PhD, NSI FellowUnlocking underutilized radio spectrum — the critical resource wireless communication, represents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for the U.S. economy.

Mar 18, 2025 | dcjournal.com | Roslyn Layton

Join the discussion titled “Broadband Subsidy Programs – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” on Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom hosted by the Georgetown Center for Public Policy on Wednesday, March 26 at 12pm eastern. The digital economy stands as a pillar of American strength, injecting an estimated $5 trillion into the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through hardware, software, and services. These sectors consistently outpace the broader economy, providing a vital boost during turbulent times.

Mar 13, 2025 | wvgazettemail.com | Roslyn Layton

In an era where information is power, transparency remains the bedrock of competition and consumer sovereignty. The premise is simple. When equipped with accurate and accessible information, consumers can make informed decisions that align with their values and needs. From product reviews and price comparisons to ethical ratings, transparency tools empower us daily. The Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act, a bipartisan proposal in Congress, aims to fix this glaring oversight.

Mar 11, 2025 | dcjournal.com | Roslyn Layton

In an era where information is power, transparency remains the bedrock of competition and consumer sovereignty. The premise is simple. When equipped with accurate and accessible information, consumers can make informed decisions that align with their values and needs. From product reviews and price comparisons to ethical ratings, transparency tools empower us daily. Country of Origin Labels on grocery produce exemplify this principle, giving shoppers clarity about where their food comes from.