State and Local Government 2014-2015 Edition – an 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, editors Kevin Smith and Jayme Neiman have chosen readings that 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. INDICE: Part I: Federalism and Intergovernmental RelationsChapter 1: Seeking 'A More Perfect Union': Federal-State Relationship Strained and It Could Get Worse - Jennifer Ginn, Capitol IdeasChapter 2: The Future of Federalism in a Polarized Country - Paul L. Posner and Timothy J. Conlan, GoverningChapter 3: The Path to Success: States Make Tough Choices on Expanding Medicaid, Operating Exchanges - Mary Branham, Capitol IdeasChapter 4: Feds Won’t Sue States Over Marijuana - Maggie Clark, StatelinePart II: Elections and Political EnvironmentChapter 5: In California, Election Day Really is Election Month - Summer Parkerperry, Capitol WeeklyChapter 6: The National Popular Vote Compact and States’ Rights - Patricia A. Crouse, Michael S. Ferguson, and Michael D. French, Western Connecticut State UniversityChapter 7: The Little-Known but Highly Valuable Vacancy Committee - Seth Masket, Pacific StandardChapter 8: The Ramifications of Changing the Electoral College - Louis Jacobson, GoverningChapter 9: Can You Separate Federal Issues from State Elections? - Alan Greenblatt, GoverningPart III: Political Parties and Interest GroupsChapter 10: Renewable Energy Incentives Survive Lobby Attack - Jim Malewitz, StatelineChapter 11: In Memory of Sandy Hook, Tech Companies Continue Push for Gun Control - Jason Shueh, Government TechnologyChapter 12: State Campaign Contribution Limits on the Rise - Adam Wollner, The Center for Public IntegrityChapter 13: Two GOP Operatives Reveal How to Turn Texas Blue - Kevin Mahnken, The New RepublicPart IV: LegislaturesChapter 14: The Recall is the New Normal - Seth Masket, Pacific StandardChapter 15: The Top Ten Legislative Issues to Watch in 2014 - Liz Farmer, Chris Kardish, J. B. Wogan, Mike Maciag, and Ryan Holeywell, GoverningChapter 16: Shutdown Showdowns - Todd Haggerty, State LegislaturesPart V: Governors and ExecutivesChapter 17: Rise of the Republican Governors - Steven Malanga, City JournalChapter 18: When State Executives Make More Than the Governor - Melissa Maynard, StatelineChapter 19: Are Governors’ State of the State Speeches All Talk? - J.B. Wogan. GoverningPart VI: CourtsChapter 20: Impact of Voting, Marriage Ruling Spreads - Lyle Denniston, ScotusblogChapter 21: State Supreme Court Judges Reveal Scant Financial Information - Reity O’Brien, Kytja Weir, and Chris Young, The Center for Public IntegrityChapter 22: Do Campaign Donations in Judicial Races Influence Court Decisions? - Maggie Clark, StatelinePart VII: BureaucracyChapter 23: Millennials Are Attracted to Public Service, But Government Needs to Deliver - John Flato and Bob Lavigna, ere.netChapter 24: Millenials Face Hurdles Breaking into Public Sector - Mike Maciag, GoverningChapter 25: Why Do Some Governments Struggle to Make Online Services Viable? - Todd Newcombe, GoverningPart VIII: Local GovernmentChapter 26: The 10 Critical Imperatives Facing Cities in 2014 - National League of CitiesChapter 27: San Francisco’s Detroit Moment - Jim Russell, Pacific StandardChapter 28: Should Local Government Be Run Like Silicon Valley? - John Buntin, GoverningPart IX: Budget and TaxesChapter 29: Trickle Down Uncertainty - Jennifer Burnett, Capitol IdeasChapter 30: All of the Above: How Fiscal, Political and Workforce Traits Affect Pension Funding - Michael Thom, State and Local Government ReviewChapter 31: States See Mixed Results in Attempts to Improve Financial Security - J.B. Wogan, GoverningPart X: Policy ChallengesChapter 32: State Success & Federal Missteps - Mary Branham, Capitol IdeasChapter 33: Medicaid Waivers’ Role in Innovation, Coverage Expansion - Michael Ollove, StatelineChapter 34: States See Record High Long-Term Joblessness as Benefits Cut - Jake Grovum, StatelineChapter 35: States Could Lose Millions in Federal Job Money - Pamela Prah, Stateline
- ISBN: 978-1-4833-7426-0
- Editorial: CQ Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 176
- Fecha Publicación: 18/12/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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