Scholars contend that presidents exert some influence over the implementation of national policy. Yet, prior research has overlooked the importance of local context, specifically socio …
This study examines the linkage between state citizen civility and the extent to which similar levels of civility are expressed in their state legislatures. Specifically, we explore whether the …
While the merits and perils of privatization have remained a contentious and often polarizing debate, privatization of public services remains commonplace throughout the world. For …
The erosion of traditional norms of decorum and respect within state legislative chambers has been increasingly prevalent in recent years. Instances of legislators shouting over each …
1 Context, Control, and Intergovernmental Implementation: Local Implementation of the Federal Secure Communities Program, 2013-2 Page 1 1 Context, Control, and …