PUBM-580 Legislative Policy Making

Considers the play of forces that shape state policy-making within the various branches of government with specific attention to “legislative policy-making”. Using current and recent campaigns for public offices and initiatives, the course examines the confluence of cultural and political issues raised there and likely to shape future policy-making. Through texts, readings, and guest speakers, the course utilizes seminar discussions to critically examine state policy-making. Major focus is on individual research paper on a current policy issue.