Federalism

State legislatures and agencies have an important role to play in improving workplaces for workers.

Despite state and local action, more effective reduction of single-use plastics must come from Congress.

Scholar argues that many companies use unsubstantiated environmental claims to mislead consumers.

States should learn from each other to confront the challenges of regulating marijuana.

Regulation of marijuana has been based on a false distinction for almost a century.

Differences between federal and state energy regulations will likely require judicial intervention.

Experts argue that gaps in federal food safety rules require state governments to step up.

Law and policy experts dissect the challenges created by divergent federal and state laws on marijuana.

Despite a watershed ruling, the gaming industry must still contend with onerous and redundant state oversight.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on sports betting has broad implications for anti-commandeering issues.

Scholar praises a California law that widely eliminates antibiotics use in the livestock industry.

Data show that geography and party affiliation predict state agencies’ pushback against federal policies.