State/Local Government
Follow the Money
Track who is giving money to state candidates. From the National Institute on Money in State Politics.
Stateline.org StateNet.com
Links to government sites in all 50 capital cities. Public Information Databases
Organized by state, this site offers links to more than 4,300 government databases.
The Public i
A super investigative site from the Center for Public Integrity. Features studies, links to stories, commentaries and more. National Center for State Courts National District Attorneys Association National Association of State Information Resource Executives
A great quick-reference of bios by state. Also has a directory page of topic areas such as education, revenue, treasures and legislatures. ActivistCash.com
A great site. Roots out the funding sources of the most notorious anti-consumer groups. It continually adds profiles on the first of every month. CityTownInfo.com
A collection of information on U.S. cities and towns. The site includes almanac-like reference data, property statistics, local weather reports, links to the official city web sites and maps for about 3500 cities. The site also includes a summary article on about 50 major cities. StateLocalgov.net Prairie Net: Full-Text State Statutes and Legislation National Center for State Courts: Listing of Courts National League of Cities
Studies, stats and stories on trends in urban and rural cities and towns. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Information from the nation's largest and fastest growing public service employees union. State and Local Governments
A directory of links to state and local government sites.
PoliticalMoneyLine Library Chapters/Associations by State MoJo 400 USGenWeb
This non-profit Web site provides links to Web sites for every county and state in the United States. Re-Entry Policy Council (RPC)
Policymakers representing Democrats and Republicans, law enforcement, corrections, health and other representatives. Google: Government Sites
Search government-only sites with this special Google feature National Center for State Courts
Readers First is an E.W. Scripps initiative for readership-builders in all departments of newspapers. National Governor's Association Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Council of State Governments City-Data.com
This site has collected and analyzed data from numerous sources to create profiles of all U.S. cities. It featuresthousands of pictures, maps, satellite photos, stats about residents (race, income, ancestries, education, employment...), geographical data, crime data, housing, businesses, political contributions, weather, hospitals, schools, libraries, houses, airports, radio and TV stations, zip codes, area codes, user-submitted facts, similar cities list. State Laws Database
Searchable index of state laws and legislation for all 50 states. Stateline.org
A news service operated by the Pew Center on the states produces in-depth stories on state-based public policy issues. Governing.com
Features a report card for America's 40 largest counties. CapitolBeat.org
Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors is an organization for statehouse reporters around the country. State Agencies Telephone Directory National Priorities Project Database
Search state data on socio-economic needs and federal expenditures.You also create your own customized tables, graphs and reports. Center for Public Integrity: State Database of Law-Breaking Lawyers
Use image-map/database for a list of lawyers in your state. State Government Sites
A quick-reference listing of state government sites.
Lewis Mumford Center: Census Research
This site lists some census research analysis that is used by many reporters, especially those covering census information. It is run by Merci Miglino of the Lewis Mumford Center at the Research University at Albany, SUNY. Ersys
A comprehensive collection of demographic, lifestyle, and economic data covering over 2,600 U.S. cities portrayed as thematic maps, informative reports, detailed tables and colorful charts --- all freely available. National Governors Association
Anything you want to know about the nation's governors and policy statements on state and federal issues. Policy.com
This non-partisan site covers every side of a topic with an easy-to-use index. StateScape.com
This free database allows you to track legislation across states. It takes some time to use, though. State Departments of Transportation Locate State Government Sites
A search engine and image map takes you to official state sites.
Statelocal.gov
Clearinghouse of state and local government sites. National Center for State Courts
Research, newsletter, links to other organizations. Thomas.loc.gov
Local government sites. JudgePedia.org
A great election resource that tracks state supreme courts, their elections and news on judges. Taxpayers for Common Sense
Watchdog group on wasteful government spending. Site includes a media page and is organized by categories such as government contracts, energy, transportation, national security, etc. Statenet.com USACitylink.com
Includes some links to city government information. Some read like travel brochures. GotoCity.com
Organized by state and city, explore data on many U.S. communities. Law.com: Law News by State National Association of Counties Census Factoid Central
Get the statistical lowdown on where you live with a few mouse clicks at State and County QuickFacts. PC Magazine's Undiscovered Websites: Government
From November, 2007, a great collection of sites that provide shortcuts to many federal government and news sites. Institute for State Studies Municipal Mall
Claims to be a meeting place for municipal and provincial leaders, as well as people who are studying government. Has a newsletter, events and discussion pages. Chamber Of Commerce
A central resource for community, tourism and business information. Index of State Malpractice Laws First Headlines: State News List
Scan news from each state using an image map. National Association of Secretaries of State Center for Public Integrity: Watchdogs on Short Leashes
An interesting December 2001 study on how many state legislatures have ethical oversights. Government Finance Officers Association
This association offers background on public-sector finance and accounting. Sprawlwatch.org
This watchdog group offers a clearinghouse of stories on urban sprawl and the legislation to stop it. Hs a state-by-state summary of how state open space legislation is dying on the vine from budget cuts. Other Urban Sprawl Web Sites
Dozens of great links to organizations and activist groups. RootsWeb U.S. Town and County Database
Search for city and county sites. Public Library Rankings.
The annual ranking of 9,000 public libraries is available in a spreadsheet copy for journalists. A good newsroom training tool for spreadsheets. ePodunk.com
This site profiles every county and more than 25,000 communities across the country. The site was compiled by journalists formerly with the Detroit Free Press, the New York Times and American Demographics magazine. The site uploads new data daily, including census, EPA, FDIC, FEC, USGS, etc. State Mottos List GovExec.com
Magazine on federal government and military. 50States.com: State Mottos AngelFire: Real State Mottos City of Chicago information server
A guide to Chicago city government. Good for finding offices, phone numbers, department heads, census info., etc. See also Chicago Chamber of Commerce. Cook County information server
County offices, demographics, meeting schedules, etc. FedBlog
A must-read for anyone covering politics and federal government. Daily updates on what's going on, links, resources, etc.
The Washington File
Another must-read for anyone covering politics and federal government. It's a feed of government-generated stories on global and national issues. USA Today: State-by-State Population Growth (1790-2000) State Data Centers
This Census Bureau site uses an image map to link to state data sites. A great site to hit on a weekly basis for updates. AOL CityGuide: Government Guide
Enter your zip code, city or state to find links and contact information to services, officials, agencies, etc. ResourceShelf: California State Archives Links
Databases of hundreds of historical documents and other pieces of the public record. Wikipedia: State Agency Databases
A wiki on state databases that feature information on businesses, licensed professionals, etc. USA.gov: Defense and International Relations Agencies
This site helps you identify government agencies at local, state, federal and international levels.
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