State Powers
What if the solution to Washington… wasn’t in Washington? The 50 states could be America’s secret weapon against an ever-expanding federal government. States can amend the constitution to demand fiscal responsibility in Washington, can request that federal regulation comply with local ordinances, and can form interstate compacts to better protect constitutional rights. The Goldwater Institute is providing a roadmap for states to reassert their power under the Tenth Amendment.
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Goldwater Institute Commends Governor Jan Brewer for Protecting Arizonans' Health Care Freedoms
Posted on November 28, 2012 | Type: Press ReleaseGovernor Brewer’s announcement Wednesday afternoon that the state would not move forward with implementation of a state-funded health insurance exchange signals that Arizonans will be protected from some of the worst aspects of the federal health care law.
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Twenty States Reject Insurance Exchanges; What Will Arizona Do?
Posted on November 20, 2012 | Type: Blog | Author: Christina SandefurAs last week’s so-called “deadline” for states to decide whether or not to establish a “health insurance exchange” came and went, Arizonans were given good news: Governor Jan Brewer will not stick Arizona taxpayers with the bill for implementing the new federal health insurance mandates – for now. The Governor has decided to delay her decision as she continues to study Arizona’s options.
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Key Points on Health Insurance Exchanges
Posted on November 15, 2012 | Type: Policy Report | Author: Christina SandefurAs policymakers in Arizona decide whether or not to establish health insurance exchange, they should keep several key points in mind.
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Goldwater Institute may sue if Arizona attempts to implement health insurance exchange
Posted on November 15, 2012 | Type: In the NewsLess than 48 hours remain for Governor Jan Brewer to notify the feds about Arizona's plans for implementing the president's health care law. ABC15 has learned if Brewer opts for a state-run system, the Goldwater Institute may sue.
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The First BBA That Will Check and Balance Washington without Brinkmanship
Posted on November 14, 2012 | Type: Blog | Author: Nick DraniasAccording to the Financial Times, at least one U.S. Senator has declared the nation should jump off the fiscal cliff rather than compromise on a budget that brings the national debt under control.
