federalism
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DOJ lawsuits undermine the Constitution, election integrity
Justice Department lawsuits seeking state voter data threaten federalism and could weaken election integrity by centralizing control over U.S. elections.
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Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism
A dispute over prediction markets highlights a larger constitutional question: can federal regulators override Utah’s gambling laws and weaken federalism?
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Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidance
Utah has begun to require transparency in federal guidance and is considering a bill that would further that value in the current legislative session
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Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation
Utah has joined other states in urging Congress to consider a campaign finance amendment grounded in federalism and state authority.
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A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington
Federal spending shortfalls and agency “guidance” are shifting costly obligations to states. Utah lawmakers consider new transparency to protect state budgets.
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The view from inside 1776
As America nears its 250th anniversary, we explore how the 13 colonies became sovereign states, and why independence was far from inevitable in 1776.
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Sen. John Curtis participates in 2025 Congressional Series
In the conversation, Senator Curtis discussed election security, federalism, and AI.
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Measuring the cost of federal guidance in Utah
Utah’s new transparency law reveals how nonbinding federal guidance can carry real costs and blur the lines between state and federal authority.
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Congress must curtail the secret lawmaking of the administrative state
Federal agencies are quietly shaping policy through informal “guidance” that acts as de facto law without congressional approval. Restoring transparency and reasserting separation of powers are essential to preserve the rule of law.
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The silent price tag of federal bureaucracy
Federal guidance may not be law, but it often carries expensive consequences for states, without accountability from federal agencies.