Title: Governing Washington
Subtitle: Politics and Government in the Evergreen State
Description: 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
Subjects: Washington, state, government, legislature, politics, political science, initiative, Populist, Progressive, elections, Washington State, law, voters, Politics and government
Places: Washington, Olympia, Seattle