Common Core exemplifies federalism for the people

On June 13, 2013

The controversy over the Common Core State Standards in K-12 education makes it clear that federalism isn’t about “states’ rights” but is actually about bringing government closer to the electorate. For any state legislator or governor, talking the talk on federalism is easy enough–he or she can blame Washington, D.C. for imposing its mandates on [...]

Federalism in Action in the News Again

On June 10, 2013

This week, New Mexico state representative Yvette Herrell had an op-ed published int he Albuquerque Journal supporting Federalism in Action and local decision-making. Here’s a brief excerpt: “The success of our system of government depends on cooperation between the federal and state governments. It is our job as citizens to become more engaged once that [...]

Nevada the 5th Western State to Explore Transfer of Public Lands

On June 5, 2013

Our friends at the American Lands Council have been working to promote the transfer of public lands from the federal government back to the states. Western communities are suffering as a result of this arrangement, as we have seen most recently from the Sequester’s impact.  Yesterday, Nevada became the 5th state  to explore transfer of [...]

The Case for Federalism in Action

On June 3, 2013

State Representative Ken Ivory from Utah made the case for the Federalism in Action project in an op-ed that appeared yesterday in the Daily-Herald. Here’s an excerpt: “States banding together to restore balance to our unprecedented state-federal ‘governing partnership’ is truly the only solution big enough for the challenges we face today. Efforts like this [...]

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