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American Federalism

June 29, 2021

Justice Thomas Again Questions Federal Government’s Cannabis Stance

Justice Clarence Thomas has issued a certiorari statement in which he questions the federal government's inconsistent approach to regulating marijuana. Thomas contends that the…

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June 29, 2021

“Democracy in Canada” Reviewed

Davis Vallesi has reviewed Donald J. Savoie's Democracy in Canada: The Disintegration of Our Institutions (password required). Read more here.

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June 28, 2021

Federalism and Multilingual Local Decision-Making in Nepal

Thaneshwar Bhusal and Michael G. Breen examine how, under the nation's relatively new federal structure, linguistically inclusive local decision-making is progressing in Nepal. Read…

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American Federalism

June 28, 2021

Justice Department Sues Georgia Over Voting Law

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Georgia over the state's recently passed, more restrictive voting laws (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

June 25, 2021

Webinar on State Constitutions

The National Constitution Center will host a free webinar titled, “Laboratories of Democracy: The Importance of State Constitutions," on June 28, 2021. Read more…

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American Federalism

June 25, 2021

Is Canada’s Governing Structure Outdated?

Writing that "Canada’s institutions, policies, federalism and even its constitution need to catch up to the 21st century," David Moscrop contends that the nation's federal…

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June 25, 2021

Federalism Survey in Nepal

The Asia Foundation has reported the results of a series of surveys of the Nepali people about the nation's governance since adopting a federal…

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American Federalism

June 24, 2021

Certification of Questions from Federal Courts to State Supreme Courts

Bennett Cooper provides an overview of the process of certifying questions of law from a federal court to a state supreme court. He notes that…

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American Federalism

June 24, 2021

Newsletter About Federal Funds to States and Localities

Bill Lucia writes that Route Fifty has launched a weekly newsletter devoted to updating readers about the aid that the federal government sends to states…

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June 23, 2021

Catalonia and Spanish Federalism

Tom Canetti reviews Catalan efforts at greater autonomy from Spain and contends that the region's lack of defined powers draws into question whether Spain…

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American Federalism

June 23, 2021

Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Cannabis

Jacob Sullum writes that the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is considering whether the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's classification of marijuana violates principles…

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American Federalism

June 22, 2021

Federalism, Airspace Regulation, and Drones

Dawn M. K. Zoldi reviews the history of airspace regulation and considers the boundaries between federal, state, and private landowner control over airspace. Read…

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June 22, 2021

The Indian GST and Cooperative Federalism

Yamini Aiyar contends that the goods and services tax regime has quickly become a battleground for center-state fiscal conflict. Read more here.

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