Defending — Federalism
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The future of conservatism and a return to first principles | Donald Bryson
Conservatism is facing a defining moment. As debates over government power, political personalities, federalism, and first principles move to the center of public life, a fundamental question is emerging: what exactly should conservatism be trying to conserve?
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Religious freedom, courts, and federalism in Utah | Bill Duncan
With Utah’s legislative session underway, lawmakers are weighing major questions about religious freedom, judicial authority, and the proper balance of power between states and the federal government.
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Can Washington’s shutdown revive federalism? | Jennifer Butler
A 43-day federal shutdown exposed how fragile state programs become when Washington can’t keep the lights on.
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Utah Attorney General Derek Brown on defending the rule of law and constitutional structure
These days, many political disagreements hinge on misunderstandings of the constitutional structure of state and federal government. How can we address this?
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How states can improve transparency to rein in federal agencies and restore federalism
State government agencies are supposed to be accountable to that state’s voters through their elected representatives. But what happens when federal agencies try to directly influence what state agencies do in ways that elected officials may not even know about?
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What’s next for Utah’s effort to return federal public lands to state control?
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Utah’s public lands lawsuit. What does this mean for the states’ prospects for having stronger management of land within their own borders?
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Why the Supreme Court should take up Utah’s public lands case
The federal government controls nearly 70% of the land in Utah, and has for a long time. Is this a problem?
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Rep. Celeste Maloy on the proper role of the federal government
We sat down with Rep. Celeste Maloy to hear her views on the proper balance between federal and state authority on a range of issues.