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American Federalism

August 26, 2019

New Issue of NCSL Newsletter

The National Conference of State Legislatures has released its latest issue of Capitol to Capitol, a newsletter covering a number of federalism-related issues. Read more here.

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August 23, 2019

Regional Election Heightens Federalism Concerns in Somalia

Tensions stemming from a regional election in the state of Jubaland have led to concerns that the national government is attempting to, in the words…

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August 23, 2019

Is “the Idea of India” Failing?

C. Rammanohar Reddy contends that when the government recently changed Kashmir's status, "federalism was shoved aside" -- thus putting at risk "the idea of India." Read…

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August 22, 2019

Differing Views on Federalism Spark Conflict in Ethiopia

René Lefort and William Davison write that the nation faces a volatile challenge between those who favor "softer federalism" with a strong central government and…

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August 22, 2019

Canadian Survey on Federalism

Andrew Parkin reports that the Confederation of Tomorrow survey of Canadians reveals that "there aren't easy answers" when it comes to how Canadians feel…

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American Federalism

August 21, 2019

Is Cooperative Federalism Working in the Waters of the Mississippi Basin?

Silvia Secchi and Moira McDonald write that the federal government's ability to deal with non-point source pollution (such as agricultural runoff) under the Clean…

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August 21, 2019

Repercussions for Change in Kashmir’s Status?

Warning that the Indian government's recent move to change Kashmir's status "opens up a dangerous precedent that may strike at the very root of…

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American Federalism

August 20, 2019

Iowa Governor Blocks State from Joining Coal-Regulation Lawsuit

Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, has stopped Iowa's attorney general, a Democrat, from allowing Iowa to join 21 other states in their lawsuit against…

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August 20, 2019

Devolution and Climate Change

Antje Brown notes the tenth anniversary of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and contends that now is the time for ambitious action on climate…

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August 19, 2019

Is Duterte Losing Interest in Federalism?

An op-ed in The Economist contends that although "the main kibosh to federalism has come from the technocrats running the economy for Mr. Duterte," the Philippine…

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American Federalism

August 19, 2019

Federalism and Healthcare Polarization

Writing that federalism is "a powerful tool for helping to resolve . . . standoffs in the United States," Stuart Butler contends that federalism offers a way…

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American Federalism

August 16, 2019

States Sue Federal Government Over Coal Rules

A group of 22 Democratic-led states has sued the federal government because of a new rule that gives states more authority over proposed upgrades…

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American Federalism

August 16, 2019

Insurers Return to ACA Marketplaces

Health insurers are beginning to return to ACA insurance marketplaces as states work to stabilize the markets. Read more here.

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