Opinion: Let States Lead: A Bipartisan Call to Restore America’s Balance

By Rep. Ken Ivory, Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost, Sen. Keven Stratton, and Sen. Karen Kwan

Guest Opinion, Deseret News
Published Sept. 17, 2025

Too much governing power has shifted from the states to Washington, contributing to political polarization and one-size-fits-all policies that overlook the differences among states and communities. Utah lawmakers argue that restoring the constitutional balance between state and federal government can bring decision-making closer to the people.

Utah’s bipartisan National Federalism Initiative seeks to advance that work by educating policymakers and citizens, building a coalition of state leaders across party lines, and strengthening the states’ role in the federal system. The goal is not partisan advantage, but a governing structure that works regardless of which party controls Washington.

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Originally published by Deseret News on Sept. 17, 2025. Written by Rep. Ken Ivory, Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost, Sen. Keven Stratton, and Sen. Karen Kwan.