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Federalism Scorecard Released Center For The Study Of Federalism

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The State Policy Network has released an updated version of its “Federalism Scorecard.” Read more here. Many scorecards assess and rank places where people live, often implying that you’re much better off in some places than others. Our Federalism Scorecard makes no claims about where Americans should live, only that they should protect the places they love. We offer specific recommendations for American communities to combat the hidden but growing danger of federal overreach. DC politicians from both parties are finding creative ways to impose their will on states and communities, without regard to what citizens actually want. Fortunately, there are many steps state policymakers can take to protect the people who elected them.

Want to help protect your state from federal overreach? These resources can help you understand your state’s ranking and know what actions to take to strengthen the capacity of your elected representatives. Sign up to receive up-to-date reports and data. Our Federalism Scorecard will be updated annually. Throughout the year we will publish state-specific recommendations. The Center for Practical Federalism at State Policy Network released the 2024 Federalism Scorecard —a report that reveals the vulnerability of states to influence by the federal government.

Before we get into the details of the report, let’s first explore why federalism matters and how the balance of power in America has shifted away from states and toward Washington, DC Federalism is a system of government—America’s system—where some powers belong to the national government, and some powers belong to state governments. While the federal government plays an important role, the US Constitution reserves significant powers for states and communities—and ultimately, for the American people. This balance ensures that government remains close to those it serves. However, over the years, power has shifted away from the states and towards the federal government. America’s federalist system, as it was designed, is no longer recognizable.

Power has centralized in Washington DC primarily through federal agencies—or government organizations under the Executive Branch that were created to help the president enforce the laws. Think the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While only a handful of agencies existed during America’s early days, that number has increased significantly. Today, there are over 400federal agencies with thousands of employees. "For each campaign promise, our reporters research the issue and then rate it based on whether the promise was achieved: Promise Kept, Promise Broken, Compromise, Stalled, In the Works or Not Yet Rated. We rate the promise not on the president's intentions or effort, but on verifiable outcomes."

"This public resource tracks legal challenges to Trump administration actions....The Tracker is part of the Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of the Trump Administration’s Executive Actions.... The Tracker was first published on Jan. 29, 2025 and is continually updated." "To keep up with the dizzying array of executive orders, directives, firings and policy changes, the Guardian will be tracking the major developments of the second Trump administration’s first 100 days, just like we... "Executive orders have limited staying power, as they can easily be reversed by the next president. And that’s if they survive the legal challenges.

U.S. News is tracking lawsuits challenging some of Trump’s biggest executive orders. The list will be updated as new lawsuits are filed." SPN Center for Practical Federalism's updated 2024 Federalism Scorecard highlights the need for states to oversee their agencies and resist federal influence. Is your state safeguarding self-governance? Discover the rankings: https://lnkd.in/g6TSKmPP #Federalism #SelfGovernance

Rensel Consulting’s Senior Policy Advisor Roger J. Cohen shares his insights in Route Fifty on how regional collaboration can help governments deliver services more efficiently and effectively. As public agencies face tighter budgets and complex challenges, regional approaches can bridge jurisdictions, improve coordination, and enhance community outcomes. Read the full article below 👇 We’d love to hear your thoughts: Where have you seen regionalism succeed (or fail) in service delivery? What barriers must be addressed for regional models to become more mainstream? Public policy counsel.

Transportation, Infrastructure, Mobility, Sustainability, Regional planning. The US government's chaotic withdrawal of support for vital public services has left our traditional notion of American #federalism in tatters, and we are at the tipping point of a devastating dam burst of... #Innovation and #efficiency will be critical as never before, and regional jurisidctions like Councils of Government (COGs) and Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations (M/RPOs) are an untapped source of opportunity for government #reinvention. My latest article in Route Fifty describes the moment and the possibilities. #regional_planning #states #local #government #public_administration https://lnkd.in/eYRa5Uzx Brittany Panuccio's confirmation into the EEOC has restored the agency’s quorum, and changes to the PWFA are likely on the way.

Don't miss this blog post from Tara Burke, Joseph Lynett and Katharine Weber for a deep dive into potential policy impacts. https://lnkd.in/e6uq9z6h The State Policy Network has posted a discussion about the organization’s Federalism Scorecard and other federalism topics. Read more here. The states are policy innovators, developing new solutions to many of the most pressing issues facing the country. A London Times editorial expresses support for continuing devolution by empowering mayors by abolishing many district and county councils.

Read more here. Vishnu Kumari Tandon has written Nepal's Federalism and the Pursuit of Deliberative Democracy (Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, 2026). The author analyzes whether decentralization has boosted participation in… Nicholas Jacobs contends that federalism in the United States "has too often under-delivered on its promise for those farthest from the centers of power." Read… The National Conference of State Legislatures reports that a bipartisan convening of state legislative leaders has issued a declaration that called on the federal government… Writing in Harvard Law School's National Security Journal, Jason Jia-Xi Wu explores how "regulatory fragmentation" affects competition between the United States and China in the…

The South Asia Institute of the University of London has announced the Ambedkar-Kalaignar Visiting Fellowship for Social Justice and Federalism. Read more here. Anmol Jain and Shashank Maheshwari explore the reasons why, they contend, that the Indian Supreme Court has taken power away from the states. Read more… Ben Grumbles traces the continuing role that states play in environmental regulation even as administrations come and go in Washington. Read more here.

Elaine Chang argues that Congress should refrain from barring state oversight of artificial intelligence companies. Richard Moore similarly opposes such a bar, also contending "that the federal…

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