by The Likely Voter | Apr 4, 2024
Civics Refresher: What is federalism? Written by Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in the country on the Center for Practical Federalism’s “federalism scorecard.” According to CPF, “States that perform well on this Scorecard place authority over internal state agency...
by Derek Monson | Aug 5, 2022
Rep. Stewart: Federalism is for all parties and ideologies Written by Speaking at a Sutherland Institute Congressional Series event this week, Rep. Chris Stewart said he believes that federalism is the only way for America to overcome its divisions. “Letting the...
by Derek Monson | May 24, 2021
The For the People Act is really just the opposite Written by Originally published in Deseret News. Voting is the voice of the people. Free and fair elections are a democratic institution and building block of free society — embodying the principle of the...
by Derek Monson | May 13, 2021
Cox flexes Utah’s federalism muscle Written by With his announcement that Utah will join nine other states in ending participation in a federal program that offers an extra $300 per month to unemployed residents, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has shown Utahns that...
by William C. Duncan | Apr 23, 2021
COVID bill won’t let states use funds to reduce taxes; 14 states sue Written by Fourteen states have sued to challenge a provision of the recent COVID relief package that provides money to the states but prohibits the states from using the aid to lessen the...
by Derek Monson | Apr 2, 2021
Long-lasting change driven by Biden administration? April Fool! Written by As President Joe Biden rolls out a proposal to spend an additional $2.3 trillion in taxpayer dollars (beyond $1.9 trillion in COVID relief spending) on infrastructure and other items,...