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Federalism During a Pandemic

Cary Coglianese contends that Congress should pass legislation giving the federal government clear authority to create a "rational, nationally coordinated strategy that meets the challenges…

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The Pennhurst Litigation and “New Federalism”

Karen Tani looks at the history of the Pennhurst litigation and how it ultimately "limited the role of the federal government in the lives of all Americans." Read…

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Online Hub to Help Localities Access Federal Funds

A group of philanthropic foundations have funded an online hub to assist localities identify and apply for federal infrastructure funds. Read more here.

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Federal COVID-19 Disparity Funds Largely Unspent

Kaiser Health News reports that little of the federal funds authorized a year ago for COVID-19 disparities have been used by states. Read more…

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Biden Administration Makes Broadband Funding Available

The Biden administration has released $45 billion in infrastructure funds to states for broadband improvements. Read more here.

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America’s “Forgotten Governments”

Donald F. Kettl considers the role that county governments could play during future pandemics. Read more here.

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Is State Preemption on the Rise?

The Local Solutions Support Center has issued a report exploring the increasing effects of state preemption of local laws. Read more here.

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Matching Federal Transit Aid for Localities

The federal government is offering billions of dollars to local transit agencies that are able to match the federal funds. Read more here.

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Are Local Governments Merely “Creatures of the State”?

Paul R. DeHart and Ronald J. Oakerson consider the accuracy of claims that local governments are no more than "creatures of the state." Read…

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Will the Abortion Debate Lead to a Federalism Crisis?

An op-ed at The Recorder considers whether the deep-seated disagreements about abortion will lead to a federalism crisis (password required). Read more here.

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Red States Go to Court to Block Federal Immigration Policies

Republican-led states have filed almost 30 lawsuits or appeals in an effort to thwart Biden administration immigration policies. Read more here.

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Federalism Post-Roe v. Wade

Jeff Greenfield explores what a possible post-Roe landscape would look like, including whether the way different states would react to a ruling striking down Roe would exemplify "federalism…

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Rural Communities Struggle to Access Federal Grants

Kylie Mohr and Theo Whitcomb examine why many rural communities continue to struggle to bring in federal grants. Read more here.

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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.

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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.

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