The Supreme Court's ObamaCare decision, to strike down the broad penalty for refusing to comply with the Medicaid expansion, constitutes a significant victory as states will now be able to escape some of the most coercive conditions on federal assistance for the states.
Local Government
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...
September 9, 2026