Author Archive

Amelia Twyman

Management

Interior’s use of park fee revenue raises questions over federal funding rules

Lawmakers are seeking details on whether National Park Service visitor fees and pass revenue are being redirected under existing authorities, highlighting how discretionary funds are allocated across competing maintenance and capital priorities.

Oversight

Lawmakers press for tighter oversight of fast-growing prediction markets

Senators are urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to clarify rules for event contracts and strengthen monitoring standards, warning that rapid growth in prediction markets is exposing weaknesses in safeguards against manipulation and consumer harm.