Web Resources

  • American Society for Public Administration: Web site of the American Society for Public Administration, the largest professional association for those who work for or study public agencies.
  • CQ Press Electronic Library: The CQ Press Electronic Library, which features an online voting and elections collection with a component for gubernatorial elections.
  • Council of State Governments: Web site of the Council of State Governments, a forum for state officials to swap information on issues of common concern, such as drugs, water, and other policy matters.
  • Governing Magazine: Web version of Governing magazine, which is dedicated to covering state and local issues. Includes numerous stories and other resources on agency leaders and performance, e-government, and more.
  • National Association of Attorneys General: Web site of the National Association of Attorneys General, which has become increasingly prominent as state attorneys general have banded together on a number of high-profile cases.
  • National Governors Association: Web site of the National Governors Association, which shares information among governors and also lobbies the federal government on their behalf.
  • Pew – State and Consumer Initiatives: State and Consumer Initiatives section of the Web site of the Pew Charitable Trusts is home to a number of analyses of government effectiveness and efficiency, including the Government Performance Project.