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…
Category: Federalism
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…
Capital Punishment
The Supreme Court will hear the case of Vernon Madison, a 68 year-old man sentenced to death in Alabama.…
Gun Violence and Public Policy
A school shooting in Parkland, Florida left 17 dead last week. As the United States grapples with the latest bought…