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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

January 4, 2018

Attacks on Health Law Lead to Larger Role for Government

This article examines how Republican efforts to shrink the Affordable Care Act have led to a larger role for government than even Democrats anticipated.…

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News

January 1, 2018

Canadian Multilevel Governance in the Digital Era

Davide P. Cargnello and Maryantonett Flumian examine three trends shaping governance in Canada: the rise of digital culture, the reduced use of traditional intermediaries…

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American Federalism

December 30, 2017

Effects of the Capped SALT Deduction

Two articles examine possible effects of the capping of the state-and-local tax (SALT) deduction in the new tax law. Josh Marshall contends that the…

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American Federalism

December 30, 2017

Local Needs and Environmental Policy

Keith Hirokawa explores the ways that different levels of government regulate ecosystems. He writes that local needs should serve as more of a driving…

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American Federalism

December 30, 2017

Proposed Fracking Rules Rescinded

The Trump administration is rescinding proposed rules developed by the Obama administration for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, on government lands. The administration claims that…

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News

December 30, 2017

Federalism as Viewed in Ontario and Quebec

The Mowat Centre, along with Alain-G. Gagnon, have released a study of public opinion in Ontario and Quebec about a wide range of subjects,…

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American Federalism

December 29, 2017

New Process Federalism and Standing

Jessica Bulman-Pozen looks at the question of when, from the perspective of Heather Gerken's new process federalism model, states would have standing to bring…

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American Federalism

December 29, 2017

Federal Grants for Mid-Sized Cities

The Trump administration's 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development budget proposes the elimination of several types of flexible grants used by cities. In…

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News

December 28, 2017

European Parliaments and EU Economic Governance

These articles examine the effects that the new structure of European Union economic governance has had on the European Parliament and the parliaments of…

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American Federalism

December 28, 2017

Energy Federalism Moves Toward Concurrent Jurisdiction

Jim Rossi writes that since the enactment of New-Deal era energy statutes, courts have looked to dual sovereignty -- a clear line between federal…

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American Federalism

December 28, 2017

More States Receive ESSA Responses

California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Arkansas have received responses from the U.S. Department of Education to their Every Student Succeeds Act plans. Read more…

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American Federalism

December 28, 2017

More States Join Internet Safety Network

Massachusetts, North Dakota, Delaware, and Connecticut have recently joined the nationwide public-safety broadband network, a public-safety system intended to provide a reliable interoperable network…

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American Federalism

December 28, 2017

Schneiderman Challenges Trump Administration

The office of New York's attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, recently filed its 100th legal or administrative action against the Trump administration and congressional Republicans.…

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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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