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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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American Federalism

November 21, 2018

First Thanksgiving Resolution Prompted Federalism Objection

During the first session of Congress in 1789, a Federalist member proposed that the president proclaim a day of thanksgiving to acknowledge the "opportunity peaceably to…

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American Federalism

November 21, 2018

Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirements Questioned

Arkansas is the first state to implement work requirements for Medicaid, but thirteen other states are pursuing the idea. Catherine Rampell contends that the…

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American Federalism

November 21, 2018

State Medicaid Spending Rises

The National Association of State Budget Officers reports that state Medicaid spending increased by 7.3 percent in fiscal 2018 and that Medicaid represents almost…

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American Federalism

November 21, 2018

Local Governments Face Increased Transportation Challenges

Peter Harkness writes that local governments are struggling to address public transportation needs as federal funding for transportation projects continues to drop. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 20, 2018

A New Intergovernmental Relations Commission?

Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle have voiced support for the resurrection of a commission similar to the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental…

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American Federalism

November 20, 2018

Federal Reserve Invokes Rarely Used Mechanism to Reject State-Chartered Banks

Peter Conti-Brown questions the legality of the Federal Reserve's recent rejection of two state-approved banking institutions. Conti-Brown contends that the Fed "is not a…

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American Federalism

November 20, 2018

States Struggle to Reach Potential ACA Enrollees

Cuts to federal funding for Affordable Care Act outreach and the removal of the tax penalty for lacking health insurance have left many states…

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American Federalism

November 19, 2018

Court Rules that New York Police Cannot Arrest on ICE’s Behalf

A New York appeals court has ruled that state law prohibits local police from arresting someone on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some…

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American Federalism

November 19, 2018

Federalism and Pharmaceutical Regulation

A group of scholars has examined the intersection of preemption and federal patent law in the context of whether states can constitutionally regulate drug…

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American Federalism

November 19, 2018

Maryland to Appeal Gerrymandering Ruling to Supreme Court

Maryland's attorney general has announced that the state will appeal a federal court order to redraw a congressional district that disadvantaged Republicans. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 16, 2018

“Jet-Age Federalism”

Harper's has reprinted an article by Edmund G. "Pat" Brown, originally published in 1964. Brown argued that many of the nation's modern challenges required federal,…

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American Federalism

November 16, 2018

National Governing Actions and Enumerated Powers

Laurence Claus writes that the Constitution does not speak to whether national governing actions fall within the enumerated subjects of national power. Claus suggests…

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News

November 16, 2018

Federal Spending and Brazil’s Local Labor Markets

Raphael B. Corbi, Elias Papaioannou, and Paolo Surico examine the effect that federal transfers to local governments have on local labor markets. 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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