LibGuides: .Public Policy and Administration Subject Guide: Recommended Websites

Instructor-Recommended Websites

Congress.gov (formerly Thomas)
The Library of Congress provides this free legislative information resource
U.S. Government Manual
The official handbook of the United States Government.
Vote Smart (formerly Project Vote Smart)
Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States.

GAO (Government Accountability Office) Records This link opens in a new window
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is a non-partisan government agency tasked with financial auditing and investigating the federal government. Its publications are openly available to the public. Browse by date, topic and federal agency.

Harvard Kennedy School Think Tank Search
A custom Google search of ~600 think tanks (institutions affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity).

Other Web Resources

A policy resource and network used by public servants in 140+ countries. Available to students as a free weekly email roundup of global government innovation and public service perspectives. Sign up through the website to subscribe.

Oregon-Related Websites

Oregon Blue Book
Official state fact book about all levels of government in Oregon, published by the Secretary of State office.

Oregon QuickFacts (from the U.S. Census Bureau) This link opens in a new window
Socioeconomic statistical data for individual states by city and county (search on Oregon)

Oregon Policy Directory (University of Oregon)
Find analysis and advocacy from all perspectives on Oregon public policy. Sorted by subject.
Oregon Politics and Government (Henkels, Clucas, & Steel)
A comprehensive listing of websites related to Oregon’s government, politics, and policies.
Oregon Center for Public Policy
The Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) does in-depth research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues. Our goal is to improve decision making and generate more opportunities for all Oregonians.
Oregon Explorer (Oregon State University)
Natural resources digital library that integrates and provides access to data from state and federal agencies, local governments, university scientists and citizens to support informed decisions and actions by people concerned with natural resources, environment, and communities in Oregon and the West.