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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

March 31, 2022

More Federal Aid for States and Localities?

The Biden administration has proposed to increase funding for states and localities, particularly in the areas of law enforcement and housing. Read more here.

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News

March 30, 2022

Federalism Training Position in Myanmar

Democracy Reporting International has announced an opening for a federalism expert in Myanmar. Applicants will be expected to "prepare training curriculum on fundamental aspects of federalism…

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News

March 30, 2022

Federalism and COVID-19 Conference

On March 31, the Australian Academy of Law will present "Australian Federalism in the Time of COVID." Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 29, 2022

Crises and “Ad Hoc Fiscal Federalism”

Darien Shanske writes that the federal government could better help states during crises by creating a "default federal-credit facility" to avoid the sort of "ad…

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American Federalism

March 29, 2022

Senate Bill Seeks to Boost Coordination Between Federal Government and States

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate aimed at improving coordination between the federal government and states and localities. Read more…

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American Federalism

March 28, 2022

Call for More Federal, State Cooperation to Combat Flooding

Writing for the Pew Charitable Trusts, Mathew Sanders urges states to "see the federal government as an ally and a valuable resource for data and…

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American Federalism

March 28, 2022

ARPA Boosts Local Housing Initiatives

Jared Brey reports that many cities are using American Rescue Plan Act funds to expand affordable housing and reduce homelessness. Read more here.

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American Federalism

March 25, 2022

“Dualist Federalism” and the Pandemic

John Agnew argues that "a vision of federalism put into practice since the 1980s reflecting a strict division of powers between the states and the…

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American Federalism

March 25, 2022

Accountability and Federal Pandemic Aid

Donald F. Kettl examines how, thanks in part to federal aid, state and local finances are in better shape than many observers expected. But…

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News

March 24, 2022

Cooperative Federalism in the Northern Canadian Corridor

Dwight Newman has published "An Overview and Assessment of Key Constitutional Issues Relevant to the Canadian Northern Corridor" as part of a series for…

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American Federalism

March 24, 2022

Does Federal Law Preempt California’s Private Attorneys General Act?

Linda S. Mullenix explores the interaction between the Federal Arbitration Act and California's Private Attorneys General Act in anticipation of the March 30 oral argument before the…

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American Federalism

March 23, 2022

Videoconference on Federalism and Infrastructure

On March 25, the Wayne State University Law Review will host a symposium via Zoom titled "Oversight, Infrastructure, and Federalism: Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and…

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American Federalism

March 23, 2022

Medicaid Expansion in Another State?

Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina recently suggested that Republican resistance within North Carolina to Medicaid expansion might be diminishing. The state is one…

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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.

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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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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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