Skip to main content
search

Category: American Federalism

American Federalism

October 17, 2018

Housing Increasingly a State, Rather than Local, Issue

In many states, local zoning rules are increasingly giving way to state-mandated housing policy as states struggle to find ways to encourage the development…

Read More
American Federalism

October 16, 2018

Podcast: Federalism and Why States Sue the Federal Government

In this podcast, the staff of Democracy Works discusses federalism with Josh Shapiro, the attorney general of Pennsylvania. They discuss how federalism influences whether states choose to…

Read More
American Federalism

October 16, 2018

Video: Fitting California’s Federalism Within a National Framework

Karthick Ramakrishnan of the University of California, Riverside, recently spoke about the national significance of California's progressive federalism. You can view a video of…

Read More
American Federalism

October 15, 2018

Data Protection Via Federalism

Jonathan Mayer writes that data-protection efforts have long stalled at the federal level, which presents a "federalism twist" -- an opportunity for the states…

Read More
American Federalism

October 11, 2018

Washington State Braces for Net Neutrality Attack

Washington and California have both implemented net neutrality legislation, with California's being challenged by the U.S. Justice Department. Washington's net neutrality legislation has not…

Read More
American Federalism

October 10, 2018

Court Rejects Administration’s Sanctuary Jurisdiction Policy

A California federal district court has, on Tenth Amendment anti-commandeering grounds, rejected the Trump administration's attempt to link federal funding to state and local…

Read More
American Federalism

October 10, 2018

Supreme Court to Weigh Dormant Commerce Clause Against Twenty-First Amendment

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up an appeal of whether Tennessee's residency requirement for alcohol vendors violates the dormant Commerce Clause. Tennessee contends…

Read More
American Federalism

October 9, 2018

State Immigration Action Still Elevated

Ann Morse of the National Conference of State Legislatures's Immigrant Policy Project reports that states have enacted slightly fewer immigration-related bills in the first…

Read More
American Federalism

October 5, 2018

Upcoming Supreme Court Cases

Governing magazine has prepared a round-up of Supreme Court cases most likely to affect state and local governments. Read more here.

Read More
American Federalism

October 4, 2018

The Role of “Hyper Preemption” in Reordering the State-Local Relationship

Erin A. Scharff looks at the changing regulatory role of cities. She suggests that states are increasingly restricting cities' regulatory power in a process she terms…

Read More
American Federalism

October 3, 2018

Justice Department Sues California Over Net Neutrality

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California to overturn a new law that would restore net neutrality in the state. This…

Read More
American Federalism

October 2, 2018

Democratic Governor Hopefuls Push Medicaid Expansion

A number of Democratic gubernatorial candidates are pushing for Medicaid expansion in their states, hoping that the issue will resonate with voters. Read more here.

Read More
American Federalism

October 1, 2018

WGA Urges Congress to View States as Co-Sovereign Authorities

The Western Governors' Association has encouraged Congress to require the federal government to treat states as co-sovereigns rather than as stakeholders. They suggest that…

Read More
Page:

1457 to 1469

|

1896 Results

CSF Icon Outline White

Join Our Newsletter

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF)?

The Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes as practical means of organizing power in free societies.

Who are the Fellows at the Center for the Study of Federalism?

All of the CSF Fellows hold advanced degrees, are affiliated with academic institutions, and are scholarly experts in their fields. For more on each Fellow see CSF Fellows.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

Most political and public issues in the United States are influenced to some extent by its federal system. Yet many do not understand that system. The CSF website seeks to foster a better understanding among the general public and scholars of federal governing systems generally and, specifically, of the federal system of government in the United States of America.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

How do I sign-up for the CSF listserv?

Click here to sign-up to receive notifications about CSF materials and events. We will not share your email with any outside organizations or individuals.

Who do I contact for questions or comments about your programs and the information provided on this website?

Please direct all questions and comments related to this website, and inquiries about the research and teaching grants and awards, to us here. Remember CSF is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution.

Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

Browse All Episodes

The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

Browse All Episodes
Close Menu