Abbott Remains Steadfast on Border Policy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that migrants detained at the U.S. border with Mexico would be bussed to the steps…
Category: Federalism
Abbott Escalates Battle with Federal Government
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning any entity in Texas from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine mandates became…
Biden Orders Vaccine Mandate as Delta Cases Surge
A visibly frustrated President Biden issued a sweeping executive order that would mandate the vaccination of approximately 80 million Americans.…
Texas Battered by Winter Storm
A powerful winter storm swept the state of Texas, leaving millions frustrated and reeling from the aftermath. The problems began…
Texas Legislature Underway as State Challenges Federal Actions
The Texas Legislature started its biennial regular session in January with a robust agenda. With a growing state population and…
2020 Elections & Federalism: The Electoral College and Voting Methods
The United States does not have a single national election. When we vote, we are voting not for a person,…
Governors Given Plan To Reopen State Economies Amid COVID-19
On April 17, President Trump announced federal guidelines to reopen the economy amid the Coronavirus pandemic. States that meet certain…
The Death Penalty in California
California governor Gavin Newsom (D) is granting reprieves to all death row inmates in the state and is shutting down…