Guides: Political Science: State & Local (U.S.)

Additional Resources

Book of the States
Includes articles on the transformations taking place in state government, directory of state elected officials, and numerous statistical tables on state finances and more.
Online archive back to 1935.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Includes information on state-related issues; elections; and links to state legislative websites. Helpful resources include their Elections Legislation Databases; Initiative & Referendum Legislation Database; and Campaign Finance section.
State and Local Government on the Net
A directory of official state, county, and city government websites.
Pew State & Consumer Initiatives
From the Pew Charitable Trusts. News, research, and analysis focused on state issues.
State Data
State section of the Middlebury Libraries Statistics by Topic Guide. See other topics as well.
VTdigger
A statewide news website dedicated to coverage of Vermont politics, consumer affairs, business and public policy.