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New Report on Canadians’ Views on Federalism

A study developed by the Canada West Foundation shows that despite federalism-related tensions identified in an earlier report by the same organization, most Canadians…

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Bill Tying Federal Grants to State Conflict Laws Reintroduced

A bill has been reintroduced into Congress that would bar states from administering federal blocks grants if the states do not have certain conflict…

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Conference on the Future of Federalism

The Ashburn Institute has announced a conference on the theme of "The Future of Federalism in the Era of Populism and Polarization," to be held…

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American Federalism

Call for Greater Federal Control Over Elections

Zachary Newkirk argues that the federal government should take a more active role in regulating elections across the nation. Read more here.

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Disaster Aid Package and the States

Liz Farmer explores how the $19 billion dollar federal disaster aid package will assist states and localities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

Does Federal Interpretation of the Wire Act Harm States’ Rights?

Jackson Brainerd warns that although last year's Murphy v. NCAA Supreme Court ruling permitted state-run sports betting, the power of states to continue online…

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Interview About Federalism in Nepal

The Himalayan Times has interviewed Lok Raj Baral regarding his views on the Nepal government's federal structure. Read more here.

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Small States and Federalism

David Schleicher questions how well very small states such as Vermont fit within the nation's constitutional structure, suggesting that such states make cooperative federalism…

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Federalism and Non-Article III Adjudication

F. Andrew Hessick writes that although Article III of the Constitution vests the judicial power in the Article III courts, the Supreme Court has…

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Voting Factors in Scottish and Welsh Regional Elections

Alia Middleton explores regional and national factors that help to explain regional electoral outcomes in 2016 elections in Scotland and Wales. Read more here.

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Call for More Infrastructure Assistance

Tim Schaefer writes that Congress should do more to assist states and localities develop and maintain their infrastructure. Read more here.  

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Federal-to-State Aid Study

Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute has published a new fiscal federalism study examining federal-to-state aid. Read more here.  

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The European Center-Right and Federalism

Radu Dumitrescu writes that the center-right in Europe has a place within the continent's federalist structure. He warns that the center-right must be included in…

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