Library Guides: Public Policy and Administration: Websites

Idaho Resources

Idaho Policy Institute - Treasure Valley Survey, Idaho By the Numbers, and more research results focused on assisting state and local government leaders to navigate change and forge strong directions for a better Idaho. IPI embodies the role of public servants as a part of Boise State's School of Public Service.

Idaho at a Glance - Public Policy Briefs from the James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research at the University of Idaho.

Indicators Idaho - Latest measures of population, unemployment and other statistics at the state, county, reservation and tribal levels from the University of Idaho extension.

Tracking Policy Outcomes

Comparative Agendas Project
Assembles and codes information on the policy processes of governments from around the world
Congressional Bills Project
Information about more than 400,000 bills introduced in the U.S. Congress, currently 1947-2008, along with extensive information about each bill's progress and sponsor

Policy Organizations

National Academy of Public Administration
An independent, nonpartisan organization chartered by Congress to help federal, state, and local governments improve their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.
National Association for Regional Councils
Contains information about agencies engaged in comprehensive regional planning and coordination. The sponsors promote cooperation among state and local governments and among public, private, and civic organizations at the regional level.
Public Sector Continuous Improvement
Aims to help public sector employees improve their organizations. The site provides access to a library of related materials such as articles, case studies, files, and more.
Stateline
Operated by the Pew Center on the States, this site's goal is to help journal¬ists, policymakers, and engaged citizens become better informed about innovative public policies.
Urban Institute
A nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization. The site provides information on research concerning the nation's social and economic problems and the government policies and public and private programs designed to alleviate them.

With thanks to Wendy Jaquet for contributions to this page