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12th Annual Deil Wright Symposium

A full-day event honoring Professor Deil S. Wright's career and contributions, focusing on the implications of federal withdrawal for state and local governments amid changes in the second Trump administration.

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A full-day event honoring Professor Deil S. Wright's career and contributions, focusing on the implications of federal withdrawal for state and local governments amid changes in the second Trump administration.

The symposium is held during ASPA's Annual Conference. It occurs just over one year into the second Trump administration, following cuts to federal agencies and programs, leading state and local governments to address gaps without federal support. State governments have launched or strengthened DOGE-like agencies, resulting in preemptions and financial limitations on local governments. The event features empirical studies on changes in the intergovernmental relations (IGR) field, guided by Wrigh

Topics & Focus Areas

federalismintergovernmental relationsfederal withdrawalstate and local governmentAmerican federalism

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