State and Local Government

2014-2015
ISBN: 978-1-4833-7426-0
Verlag: CQ Press

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 190 mm x 232 mm, Gewicht: 307 g

This all-new collection of compelling readings from respected sources such as Governing, State Legislatures, Stateline.org, State and Local Government Review, and Capitol Ideas hits all the crucial marks for your state and local course. Year after year, these highly readable and up-to-date articles cover the significant issues. In this edition, readings look at topics such as state legalization of marijuana; proposals to change the allocation of Electoral College votes; state problems with passing a budget; and the rise of Republican governors. With the context and currency you have come to expect as hallmarks of this reader, the 2014–2015 Edition brings timely and sharp analysis into your state and local government classroom.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smith, Kevin B.

Neiman, Jayme L.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Kommunal-, Regional-, und Landespolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Zentralregierung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
Chapter 1: Seeking 'A More Perfect Union': Federal-State Relationship Strained and It Could Get Worse - Jennifer Ginn, Capitol Ideas
Chapter 2: The Future of Federalism in a Polarized Country - Paul L. Posner and Timothy J. Conlan, Governing
Chapter 3: The Path to Success: States Make Tough Choices on Expanding Medicaid, Operating Exchanges - Mary Branham, Capitol Ideas
Chapter 4: Feds Won’t Sue States Over Marijuana - Maggie Clark, Stateline
Part II: Elections and Political Environment
Chapter 5: In California, Election Day Really is Election Month - Summer Parkerperry, Capitol Weekly
Chapter 6: The National Popular Vote Compact and States’ Rights - Patricia A. Crouse, Michael S. Ferguson, and Michael D. French, Western Connecticut State University
Chapter 7: The Little-Known but Highly Valuable Vacancy Committee - Seth Masket, Pacific Standard
Chapter 8: The Ramifications of Changing the Electoral College - Louis Jacobson, Governing
Chapter 9: Can You Separate Federal Issues from State Elections? - Alan Greenblatt, Governing
Part III: Political Parties and Interest Groups
Chapter 10: Renewable Energy Incentives Survive Lobby Attack - Jim Malewitz, Stateline
Chapter 11: In Memory of Sandy Hook, Tech Companies Continue Push for Gun Control - Jason Shueh, Government Technology
Chapter 12: State Campaign Contribution Limits on the Rise - Adam Wollner, The Center for Public Integrity
Chapter 13: Two GOP Operatives Reveal How to Turn Texas Blue - Kevin Mahnken, The New Republic
Part IV: Legislatures
Chapter 14: The Recall is the New Normal - Seth Masket, Pacific Standard
Chapter 15: The Top Ten Legislative Issues to Watch in 2014 - Liz Farmer, Chris Kardish, J. B. Wogan, Mike Maciag, and Ryan Holeywell, Governing
Chapter 16: Shutdown Showdowns - Todd Haggerty, State Legislatures
Part V: Governors and Executives
Chapter 17: Rise of the Republican Governors - Steven Malanga, City Journal
Chapter 18: When State Executives Make More Than the Governor - Melissa Maynard, Stateline
Chapter 19: Are Governors’ State of the State Speeches All Talk? - J.B. Wogan. Governing
Part VI: Courts
Chapter 20: Impact of Voting, Marriage Ruling Spreads - Lyle Denniston, Scotusblog
Chapter 21: State Supreme Court Judges Reveal Scant Financial Information - Reity O’Brien, Kytja Weir, and Chris Young, The Center for Public Integrity
Chapter 22: Do Campaign Donations in Judicial Races Influence Court Decisions? - Maggie Clark, Stateline
Part VII: Bureaucracy
Chapter 23: Millennials Are Attracted to Public Service, But Government Needs to Deliver - John Flato and Bob Lavigna, ere.net
Chapter 24: Millenials Face Hurdles Breaking into Public Sector - Mike Maciag, Governing
Chapter 25: Why Do Some Governments Struggle to Make Online Services Viable? - Todd Newcombe, Governing
Part VIII: Local Government
Chapter 26: The 10 Critical Imperatives Facing Cities in 2014 - National League of Cities
Chapter 27: San Francisco’s Detroit Moment - Jim Russell, Pacific Standard
Chapter 28: Should Local Government Be Run Like Silicon Valley? - John Buntin, Governing
Part IX: Budget and Taxes
Chapter 29: Trickle Down Uncertainty - Jennifer Burnett, Capitol Ideas
Chapter 30: All of the Above: How Fiscal, Political and Workforce Traits Affect Pension Funding - Michael Thom, State and Local Government Review
Chapter 31: States See Mixed Results in Attempts to Improve Financial Security - J.B. Wogan, Governing
Part X: Policy Challenges
Chapter 32: State Success & Federal Missteps - Mary Branham, Capitol Ideas
Chapter 33: Medicaid Waivers’ Role in Innovation, Coverage Expansion - Michael Ollove, Stateline
Chapter 34: States See Record High Long-Term Joblessness as Benefits Cut - Jake Grovum, Stateline
Chapter 35: States Could Lose Millions in Federal Job Money - Pamela Prah, Stateline

Über Autor(innen)

Neiman, Jayme L.
Jayme Neiman is a PhD candidate in political science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research interests include individual political behavior and civic engagement. Before entering into research, she worked as a local campaign manager and in nonprofit management.

Smith, Kevin B.
Kevin B. Smith is the Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Chair of Political Science at the

University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He is the author or coauthor of 10 books on politics and policy,

as well as numerous scholarly articles on state politics and policy. Prior to becoming an academic,

he covered state and local politics as a newspaper reporter. You can follow him on Twitter at @

nivek_htims.