Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood The Changing Role of State Government with Professor Carol Weissert and Rhode Island Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer
In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, Carol Weissert, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Florida State University, and Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island, discuss the changing role of state governments and implications for policy, budgeting, and public service delivery. The conversation delves into issues of partisanship, federal-state relations, legislative shifts, and the use of data and AI in government operations. It examines the impact of decreasing federal support, the rise of state initiatives, and the increasing public demand for effective governance.
01:25 Exploring Shifts in State Government Roles
02:35 Challenges in Federal-State Relations
05:12 Impact on Healthcare and Social Services
06:53 Innovations in State Management
08:33 Intergovernmental Relations and Expertise
10:37 Public Trust and Government Effectiveness
16:11 Fiscal Strategies and Budgeting
19:08 Advice for State Leaders
21:50 Concluding Thoughts on State Governance
Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton.
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