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An edition of Governing Washington: Politics and Government in the Evergreen State (2011)

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For many years the spotlight on American politics has been aimed at Washington, D.C., but recently American states have reemerged as powerful centers of legislative change and policy innovation, and Washington State is no exception. Understanding the institutions and dynamics of state politics has never been more critical.

Drawing from Populist and Progressive era roots, that remain today, Evergreen State voters continue to construct and practice their own distinct brand of democracy. Recent developments, including increased reliance on initiatives, the rejection of a partisan primary, and leadership in campaign reform, weave strands of the state's past into its current political fiber. Yet Washington's shifting demographic trends, impending district realignment, vast interest group system, and changing media coverage also suggest an unpredictable future.

In "Governing Washington," contemporary research and updated analysis from prominent regional authorities and commentators examine these themes and more, and provide a seasoned perspective on the Evergreen State's ever-transforming political landscape.

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6” x 9” ∙ 280 pages

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Washington State University Press
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Subjects
Washington, state, government, legislature, politics, political science, initiative, Populist, Progressive, elections, Washington State, law, voters, Politics and government
Places
Washington, Olympia, Seattle

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Table of Contents

Foreword. ix
Section 1
Chapter 1. The Political Culture of Washington State Page 1
Chapter 2. Elections in Washington Page 21
Chapter 3. Political Parties in Washington Page 41
Chapter 4. Interest Groups in Washington State: The Political Dynamics of Representation, Influence, and Regulation Page 63
Chapter 5. Changing Faces of Diversity in Washington State Page 87
Chapter 6. Media and Politics in Washington in the Post-"Post-Intelligencer" Age Page 109
Section II
Chapter 7. Washington's Constitution: The Politics of State Constitutional Interpretation
Chapter 8. The Washington State Judiciary: Decentralization, Responsiveness, and Independence
Chapter 9. The Executive Branch in Washington State Government Page 167
Chapter 10. The Governor and Other Statewide Officials Page 187
Chapter 11. The State Legislature Page 207
Chapter 12. Public Finance and Budgeting in Washington State Page 233
Contributors. 259

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Contributors

Contributor
John Pierce
Contributor
H. Stuart Elway
Contributor
Todd Donovan
Contributor
Andrew Appleton
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Renee Edwards
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Clive S. Thomas
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Richard Elgar
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Luis Ricardo Fraga
Contributor
Maria Chavez
Contributor
Kathleen Searles
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Austin Jenkins
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Lucas McMillan
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Simon Zschirnt
Contributor
J. Mitchell Pickerill
Contributor
Carl J. McCurley
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Steven D. Stehr
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Michael J. Gaffney
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David Nice
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Jacob Day
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Francis Benjamin
Contributor
Jenny L. Holland
Contributor
Steve Lundin
Editor
Cornell W. Clayton
Editor
Nicholas P. Lovrich

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Paperback
Number of pages
280
Dimensions
9 x 6 x inches

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OL25247586M
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9780874223088

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