This 50-State Comparison provides data on states' early care and education governance systems, with a focus on the agencies that oversee these programs, the level of alignment of these programs and the advisory entities for early care and education in the state. This data point shows how members are appointed or selected to each state's advisory…

This 50-State Comparison provides data on states' early care and education governance systems, with a focus on the agencies that oversee these programs, the level of alignment of these programs and the advisory entities for early care and education in the state. This data point shows the states' primary entities and the specific divisions,…

This report describes recent changes initiated by nine state governments to improve their management of the environment. States include Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, Wisconsin, New York, Vermont, Maine, Maryland, and Michigan. The focus is on governmental structures designed to give impetus to existing environmental programs and on…

Indiana state and local government structure and the governance process are outlined in this comprehensive survey which is used in government courses throughout Indiana. Legislative power is granted to the General Assembly whose powers, duties, compensation, terms of office, and qualifications are explicated. The legislative process and financing…