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Federalism Library

The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.

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October 7, 2021

“Decentralized Federalism” and Canadian Provincial Ratings

The credit rating firm Fitch Ratings points to Canada's highly decentralized governmental structure as a key reason for the nation's strong provincial, territorial, and…

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October 7, 2021

Federalism and Ethnic Voting in Kenya

A group of scholars explore how changes in the administrative-territorial structure affect ethnic voting in Kenya. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 6, 2021

State Rejection of Federal Caselaw

Thomas B. Bennett examines the state rejection of federal caselaw, which Bennett contends has not received sufficient scholarly attention. Read more here.

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American Federalism

October 6, 2021

Treasury Department to Pull Back Rent-Relief Funds

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued guidelines describing how it will claw back rent-relief funds from states and localities that have been slow to…

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American Federalism

October 5, 2021

Locating Upcoming Federal Aid

Girard Miller offers tips to localities for how to find and obtain the additional aid that is soon expected to flow from the federal…

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American Federalism

October 5, 2021

Disaster Federalism and Public Preferences

Wesley Wehde and Junghwa Choi examine the public's preferences for which level of government should be responsible for managing different types of disasters (password…

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September 28, 2021

Federalism and Healthcare Policy

Daniel Weinstock contends that careful consideration should be given to which level of government can best address specific healthcare issues. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 28, 2021

CARES Act Funds Remain Unspent

Ben Miller reports that with the CARES Act funding deadline of December 31 approaching, some states and localities still have significant sums left unspent.…

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American Federalism

September 27, 2021

The Origins of the (United) States

Craig Green considers pre-constitutional evidence about state constitutions, American independence, and territorial boundaries to challenge "states-first” histories that favor states’ rights and state sovereignty.…

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American Federalism

September 27, 2021

State Priorities for Federal Infrastructure Funds

Ahead of Monday's infrastructure vote in Congress, the New York Times reviews some of the top state infrastructure challenges faced by states (password required). Read more…

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September 24, 2021

Webinar on Canadian Fiscal Federalism

On September 29, the University of Ottawa will present a webinar titled, "A Comparative Perspective on Canadian Fiscal Federalism." Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 24, 2021

Labor Department to Help States with Unemployment Issues

The U.S. Department of Labor has deployed teams to six state unemployment agencies in an effort to speed unemployment payments and reduce fraud. Read…

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September 23, 2021

Institutionalism and Russian Economic Federalism

Natalia Korotina examines economic federalism from the standpoint of an institutional approach. Read more here.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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