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A bold call to modernize how states run their government—and how to get results. This policy-focused work argues that state government must be modernized across legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It presents concrete changes to strengthen management, improve operations, and encourage action by states to fix weaknesses in local government.
This edition lays out practical reforms drawn from comparative state structures. It highlights how complex boards and numerous independently elected department heads can hamper unified action, and it advocates consolidating agencies, creating broader “superdepartments,” and moving toward a unitary executive where possible. The work also discusses the role of advisory boards and the careful use of commissions to balance expertise with accountability.
- Why current state structures can hinder coordination and results
- Strategies for consolidating agencies and reducing the number of departments
- Guidance on aligning executive power with effective administration
- Thoughtful roles for advisory bodies and commissions to support, not replace, administration
Ideal for readers interested in public policy, state governance, and how modernization can improve the delivery of government services.
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