State and Local Government

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.

Espouses that government can be a force for good in society, while addressing critics simultaneously. Through coverage of events and an accessible writing style, this text fosters interest and involvement in state and local politics, policy, and public service. Bowman/Kearney's STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE ESSENTIALS, SIXTH EDITION takes a positive look at state and local government, in a shorter and more streamlined approach than its full-length counterpart (State and Local Government 9781435462687). It espouses clearly and succinctly that government can be a force for good in society, while addressing critics simultaneously. Through engaging coverage of current events and an accessible writing style, the text fosters interest and involvement in state and local politics, policy, and public service.