New York State GovernmentSUNY Press - 631 pages Robert B. Ward's New York State Government has been expanded and updated to provide a more thorough grounding in the state Constitution, the three branches of government in Albany, and the broad scope of state activities and services. Accessibly written, this book sheds new light on why and how New York State government changes over time in response to motivated leaders and the will of the people. The second edition includes new analyses of the following issues: the balance of budget powers between the Governor and the Legislature; state education funding in light of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity court cases; government reform issues in the state; and the often contentious relationship between Albany and local governments throughout the state. |
Contents
1 A BROAD IMPACT | 1 |
IS THIS THE TIME? | 11 |
3 THE UPSTATE CHALLENGE | 35 |
4 THE GOVERNOR AND OTHER STATEWIDE ELECTED LEADERS | 55 |
5 THE LEGISLATURE | 95 |
6 THE JUDICIARY | 133 |
7 THE CONSTITUTION | 161 |
8 APPOINTED OFFICIALSADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND THE BUREAUCRACY | 193 |
12 HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE | 301 |
13 EDUCATION | 335 |
14 TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 373 |
15 LABOR AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE | 397 |
16 PUBLIC PROTECTION | 439 |
17 ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS | 483 |
HOME RULE AND STATE MANDATES | 545 |
20 THE PEOPLES GOVERNMENT | 561 |
9 THE WORKFORCE | 227 |
THE BUDGET | 241 |
11 STATE DEBT AND PUBLIC AUTHORITIES | 279 |
FEDERALISMWHAT IS THE ROLE OF STATE GOVERNMENTS? | 591 |
A LEGISLATIVE CASE STUDYDOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW | 607 |
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