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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 28, 2022

Agricultural Department to Assist Rural Localities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it will supply $1 billion in grants and loans to benefit rural communities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 27, 2022

States Push Back Against Federal Transportation Infrastructure Requirements

An influential coalition of state highway agencies is pushing back against new processes the Biden administration has put in place as requirements for transportation…

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News

January 27, 2022

Is China’s Leadership Pushing for More National Control?

Yueduan Wang and Sijie Hou contend that China's national leadership has, in recent years, attempted to institutionalize center-local relations by reforming key party-state entities with…

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News

January 26, 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Leaders Respond to Modi Government

Local leaders in Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir reacted angrily to remarks by an official of Narendra Modi's government that control of the region would…

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News

January 26, 2022

Analysis of Columbian Subnational Elections

Juan Pablo Milanese and Albarracín examine recent local and regional elections in Columbia. They contend that various coalitions that transcend parties shape competition in local and…

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News

January 25, 2022

Canadian Fiscal Federalism Challenges

Pauliana Borgella considers the fiscal federalism challenges Canada faces, particularly those related to an aging population and universal education. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 25, 2022

White House Official Urges Cities to Prepare Now for Competitive Grants

Mitch Landrieu, the White House advisor overseeing the federal $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, has advised cities to take steps now to compete effectively for…

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American Federalism

January 24, 2022

Localities and “Constitutional Off-Loading”

Sarah Lynnda Swan explores how, when a locality prohibits some particular activity or business, courts often consider the size of the locality in determining…

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News

January 24, 2022

OECD Looks Ahead to Fiscal Federalism in 2022

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has issued a report titled "Fiscal Federalism 2022: Making Decentralization Work." Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 21, 2022

Cooperative Federalism and Building Energy Codes

Kimberly Chen examines building energy codes at the local, state, and federal levels and suggests a framework for more consistent energy-code regulation. Read more…

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News

January 21, 2022

A Look Ahead at Federal-Province Relations in Canada

Charles Breton looks ahead at possible areas of conflict between the national government and the provinces. Read more here.

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News

January 20, 2022

Subnational Treaty-Making in Australia

Harry Hobbs and George Williams analyze how and why Australian states and territories have begun the process of treaty-making with indigenous peoples. Read more…

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Books

January 20, 2022

Book on Decentralization

Ignacio Lago has edited Handbook on Decentralization, Devolution, and the State (Northampton, Massachusetts: Edward Elgar, 2021). The book's contributors examine how decentralization varies across countries and…

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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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