"Use this search to access the Information Gateway State Statutes Series and statutes from individual States and Territories on issues related to a variety of child welfare topics." https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/states-territories-tribes/state-statutes
Directory of individuals and organizations. There is a tab for State and Local Government. Off-campus access is restricted to current WUSTL students, faculty, and staff.
Policy and analysis to guide state legislative personnel. Research tab is very helpful and includes the Bill Tracking summaries database. https://www.ncsl.org/
Selected state statutes, regulations, and codes. Change the All Nexis Uni dropdown arrow to Statutes and legislation. Type your keywords into the search box. Once the results appear, use the Jurisdiction Filter. Then, limit your results by Category. Off-campus access is restricted to current WUSTL students/faculty/staff.
Discover politics in your state: Find your legislators, Review their votes, Search upcoming legislation, Track bill progress. Search across the states or select a specific state. Open States is a project of the Sunlight Foundation. https://openstates.org/
Statistics related to metropolitan areas, cities, and suburbs. Includes demographics, economics, crime, buildings, employment, business, and government finances. https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/socds.html/socds.html
NCSL’s Statewide Ballot Measures Database includes all statewide ballot measures in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, starting over a century ago. New measures are added as they are certified and identified by NCSL staff. Results are updated soon after election night; each entry is then updated with “pass” or “fail.” https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/ballot-measures-database.aspx
The policy institute works "toward the development and implementation of evidence-informed policies that advance social and economic justice and racial equity.” https://clarkfoxpolicyinstitute.wustl.edu/
"... serve as the nexus for university relationships with governmental officials, neighborhood associations, and related organizations." Has data, policy, and advocacy information. https://governmentrelations.wustl.edu/
From the Government & Community Relations Department. Maps and data of WashU's impact in Missouri. https://governmentrelations.wustl.edu/statewide-impact/
Social Policy - Missouri State Government Budget Links
By the Office of Administration. "... comparative analysis of revenues to expenditures and appropriations to expenditures... Includes a detailed analysis of appropriations and expenditures by departments, fund groups, and major categories. https://acct.oa.mo.gov/reports/annual-reports/appropriation-activity-reports
"... to review how their money is being spent... view information about state agency expenditures and revenues, the distribution of economic development tax credits, state employee pay information, budget restrictions, federal grants, bonds, and revenues and expenditures related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." https://mapyourtaxes.mo.gov/MAP/Portal/Default.aspx