Federalism
Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism
Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism Written by The U.S. Constitution recognizes the broad authority of states in areas like criminal law while limiting the power of the national government.…
Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism
Our system of federalism, whereby the sovereign people assign some tasks to the national government and reserve the majority to the states, is one of the most striking and consequential features of the Constitution. It …
Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidance
Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidance Written by Federal agencies often issue guidance to state officials and others about how they believe the recipients should comply with federal laws, creating a strong…
Immigration and the Moral Limits of Federalism
Lincoln’s natural rights statesmanship should be our guide. If Hayek taught us to inquire about who ought to decide and Lincoln taught us to ask to what end, then the question of immigration compels us toward a third and…
Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation
Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation Written by Last year, the Utah Legislature called on the state’s federal congressional delegation to affirm “the authority of states to govern their election processes and…
Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation
Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation Written by Last year, the Utah Legislature called on the state’s federal congressional delegation to affirm “the authority of states to govern their election processes and…
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington Written by Federal promises are outpacing federal dollars, pushing costs onto states. “Guidance” from federal agencies often functions…
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington
A good New Year’s resolution for governments would be to renew their focus on the respective roles of state and national governments. Specifically, to return to the constitutional design of limiting federal lawmaking to the…
U.S. House defangs federal protection of gray wolves in Wisconsin
Tiffany-authored bill could move management to state with over 100 wolf attacks in recent year The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill by Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany that, if approved by the Senate, would…
The view from inside 1776
Originally published in American Habits. How the 13 Colonies became ‘States’ We’re now in the months leading up to the most important national celebration in 50 years: the 250th birthday of our founding. In 2026, much will be…
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