Research Guides: Political Science: U.S. State and Local Government

State Governments

Books

Governing States and Localities by Smith, Kevin B and Greenblatt, Alan
Call Number: JK2408 .S57 2015
ISBN: 9781483308111
State and Local Government by Smith, Kevin B. (Editor)
Call Number: JK2403 .S715 2019
ISBN: 9781544316796
General Collection - Lower Level
Why States Matter by Moncrief, Gary and Squire, Peverill
Call Number: JK2408 .M64 2013
ISBN: 9780742570375
General Collection - Lower Level

eBooks

Guide to State Politics and Policy by Niermi, Richard G. and Dyck, Joshua J.
Publication Date: 2014
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

Websites

Comparing Federal & State Courts
(United States Courts) Due to federalism, both the federal government and each of the state governments have their own court systems. Discover the differences in structure, judicial selection, and cases heard in both systems.
National Conference of State Legislatures
We are the nation's most respected bipartisan organization providing states support, ideas, connections and a strong voice on Capitol Hill.
National Council for State Courts
For more than 50 years, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has shared authoritative knowledge and expertise to address current and emerging issues and trends in state court administration.
National Governors Association
Through NGA, Governors identify priority issues and deal with matters of public policy and governance at the state, national and global levels.
State Legislature Websites
Congress.gov provides legislative information from the House and Senate of the United States Congress. Use the links below to visit similar websites for the U.S. states and territories.

CT.gov
The Official Website of the State of Connecticut
Delaware.gov
The Official Website of the State of Delaware
Maine.gov
The Official Website of the State of Maine
Maryland.gov
The Official Website of the State of Maryland
Mass.gov
The Official Website of the State of Massachusetts
NH.gov
The Official Website of the State of New Hampshire
NJ.gov
The Official Website of the State of New Jersey
NY.gov
The Official Website of the State of New York.
PA.gov
The Official Website of the State of Pennsylvania
RI.gov
The Official Website of the State of Rhode Island
Vermont.gov
The Official Website of the State of Vermont

Illinois.gov
The Official Website of the State of Illinois
IN.gov
The Official Website of the State of Indiana
Iowa.gov
The Official Website of the State of Iowa
Kansas.gov
The Official Website of the State of Kansas
Michigan.gov
The Official Website of the State of Michigan
Minnesota.gov
The Official Website of the State of Minnesota
MO.gov
The Official Website of the State of Missouri
NE.gov
The Official Website of the State of Nebraska
ND.gov
The Official Website of the State of North Dakota
Ohio.gov
The Official Website of the State of Ohio
SD.gov
The Official Website of the State of South Dakota
Wisconsin.gov
The Official Website of the State of Wisconsin

Alabama.gov
The Official Website of the State of Alabama
Arkansas.gov
The Official Website of the State of Arkansas
MyFlorida
The Official Website of the State of Florida
Georgia.gov
The Official Website of the State of Georgia
Kentucky.gov
The Official Website of the State of Kentucky
Louisiana.gov
The Official Website of the State of Louisiana
MS.gov
The Official Website of the State of Mississippi
NC.gov
The Official Website of the State of North Carolina
Oklahoma.gov
The Official Website of the State of Oklahoma
SC.gov
The Official Website of the State of South Carolina
Tennessee State Government
The Official Website of the State of Tennessee
Texas.gov
The Official Website of the State of Texas
Virginia.gov
The Official Website of the State of Virginia
WV.gov
The Official Website of the State of West Virginia

Alaska.gov
The Official Website of the State of Alaska
AZ.gov
The Official Website of the State of Arizona
CA.gov
The Official Website of the State of California
Colorado.gov
The Official Website of the State of Colorado
Hawaii.gov
The Official Website of the State of Hawaii
Idaho
The Official Website of the State of Idaho
Montana.gov
The Official Website of the State of Montana
NV.gov
The Official Website of the State of Nevada
NM.gov
The Official Website of the State of New Mexico
Oregon.gov
The Official Website of the State of Oregon
Utah.gov
The Official Website of the State of Utah
WA.gov
The Official Website of the State of Washington
State of Wyoming
The Official Website of the State of Wyoming

County and Local Government Structure

Books

Governing States and Localities by Smith, Kevin B and Greenblatt, Alan
Call Number: JK2408 .S57 2015
ISBN: 9781483308111
State and Local Government by Smith, Kevin B. (Editor)
Call Number: JK2403 .S715 2019
ISBN: 9781544316796
General Collection - Lower Level

eBooks

Citizen Power : A Citizen Leadership Manual by Pozycki, Harry S.
Publication Date: 2020
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
City-County Consolidation and Its Alternatives: Reshaping the Local Government Landscape by Carr, J. B. and Feiock, Richard C.
Publication Date: 2016
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
Local Government Management: Current Issues and Best Practices by Watson, Doulas J and Hassett, Wendy L.
Publication Date: 2015
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
Local Redistribution and Local Democracy: Interest Groups and the Courts by Gillette, Clayton P.
Publication Date: 2011
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: The Promise of Civic Renewal in America by Levine, Peter
Publication Date: 2013
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

Websites

National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, serving nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees.
National Association of Towns and Townships
NATaT’s purpose today is to champion fair-share federal funding decisions and to promote legislative and regulatory policies designed to strengthen grassroots local government.
National League of Cities
The National League of Cities is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents.
Wage and Hour for State and Local Governments
(U.S. Department of Labor) On this page are links to resources and topics for and about state and local governments, including minimum wage laws, labor office contact information, labor law topics, and compliance and self assessment tools.

Connecticut State Resources
(State & Local Gov) The State of Connecticut does not utilize county governments. All local government in the state of Connecticut is implemented at the city level. This link automatically sends user to a list of Connecticut cities linked to their individual websites.
Delaware State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Delaware counties linked to their individual websites.
Maine State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Maine counties linked to their individual websites.
Maryland State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Maryland counties linked to their individual websites.
Massachusetts State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Massachusetts counties linked to their individual websites.
New Hampshire State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of New Hampshire counties linked to their individual websites.
New Jersey State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of New Jersey counties linked to their individual websites.
New York State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of New York counties linked to their individual websites.
Pennsylvania State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Pennsylvania counties linked to their individual websites.
Rhode Island State Resources
(State & Local Gov) The State of Rhode Island does not utilize county governments. All local government in the state of Rhode Island is implemented at the city level. This link automatically sends user to a list of Rhode Island cities linked to their individual websites.
Vermont State Resources
(State & Local Gov) The State of Vermont does not utilize county governments. All local government in the state of Vermont is implemented at the city level. This link automatically sends user to a list of Vermont cities linked to their individual websites.

Illinois State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Illinois counties linked to their individual websites.
Indiana State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Indiana counties linked to their individual websites.
Iowa State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Iowa counties linked to their individual websites.
Kansas State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Kansas counties linked to their individual websites.
Michigan State Counties
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Michigan counties linked to their individual websites.
Minnesota State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Minnesota counties linked to their individual websites.
Missouri State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Missouri counties linked to their individual websites.
Nebraksa State Reources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Nebraska counties linked to their individual websites.
North Dakota State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of North Dakota counties linked to their individual websites.
Ohio State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Ohio counties linked to their individual websites.
South Dakota State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of South Dakota counties linked to their individual websites.
Wisconsin State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Wisconsin counties linked to their individual websites.

Alabama State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Alabama counties linked to their individual websites.
Arkansas State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Arkansas counties linked to their individual websites.
Florida State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Florida counties linked to their individual websites.
Georgia State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Georgia counties linked to their individual websites.
Kentucky - County Home
(KY.gov) Use the 'Search County Data' box to locate data about Kentucky counties, including individual websites.
Louisiana Parishes
(Louisiana.gov) The state of Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes, which are analogous to counties in other states. There are various forms of government being used within the parishes. Explore the on this page to learn more about each parish.
Mississippi State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Mississippi counties linked to their individual websites.
North Carolina State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of North Carolina counties linked to their individual websites.
Oklahoma State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Oklahoma counties linked to their individual websites.
South Carolina State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of South Carolina counties linked to their individual websites.
Tennessee State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Tennessee counties linked to their individual websites.
Texas State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Texas counties linked to their individual websites.
Virginia State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Virginia counties linked to their individual websites.
West Virginia State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of West Virginia counties linked to their individual websites.

Alaska State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Alaska counties linked to their individual websites.
Arizona State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Arizona counties linked to their individual websites.
California State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of California counties linked to their individual websites.
Colorado State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Colorado counties linked to their individual websites.
Hawaii State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Hawaii counties linked to their individual websites.
Idaho State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Idaho counties linked to their individual websites.
Montana State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Montana counties linked to their individual websites.
Nevada State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Nevada counties linked to their individual websites.
New Mexico State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of New Mexico counties linked to their individual websites.
Oregon State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Oregon counties linked to their individual websites.
Utah State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Utah counties linked to their individual websites.
Washington State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Washington counties linked to their individual websites.
Wyoming State Resources
(State & Local Gov) Link automatically sends user to a list of Wyoming counties linked to their individual websites.