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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
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