American Planning Association
APA home page. Includes information on the American Institute of Certified Planners.
American Society For Public Administration
Information on the Association including links to chapters and sections.
Association For Public Policy Analysis & Management
Services of the Association and other related information.
Chief Financial Officers Council
The CFOC is an organization of the CFOs and Deputy CFOs of the largest Federal agencies, senior officials of the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of the Treasury who work collaboratively to improve financial management in the U.S. Government.
Council Of State Governments
The Council of State Governments is an association that helps state governments become more efficient and innovative. Provides information for strategic management, ethics, etc.
European Institute For Public Administration
The European Institute of Public Administration is an independent institute that focuses on training and research on public administration and European policies. The site provides all types of information on European integration, including Working Papers.
Government Financial Officers Association
GFOA is the professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States and Canada. The site contains information on various topics including accounting, auditing and financial reporting, financial management, and budgeting.
International Public Management Association for Human Resources
The IPMA for Human Resources is an organization that represents the interests of human resource professionals at the Federal, State and Local levels of government. Site contains resources and publications for professional development, assessment, and certification.
International City/County Management Association
ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world. The site contains a variety of information including professional development, research and management practices.
National Academy Of Public Administration
The National Academy of Public Administration is an independent, nonprofit organization chartered by Congress. It is dedicated to improving the performance of governance systems-the network of public institutions, nonprofit organizations and private companies that now share in the implementation of public policy.
National Association Of Schools Of Public Affairs & Administration
An institutional membership organization which exists to promote excellence in public service education. The membership includes 248 U.S. university programs in public affairs, public policy, public administration and nonprofit management.
National Association Of Regional Councils
The National Association of Regional Councils is a nonprofit membership organization serving the interests of regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations nationwide. Provides information on economic development, transportation and the environment.
National Association Of State Budget Officers
The National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) is the professional membership organization for state finance officers. The organization's site provides information on policy, training and development.
National League Of Cities American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy
The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance.
Centers, Institutes, and Think Tanks
AEI research covers economics and trade; social welfare; government tax, spending, regulatory, and legal policies; U.S. politics; international affairs; and U.S. defense and foreign policies.
Brookings Institute
Independent policy research institute, the site contains policy information on many topics including policy, foreign relations, governance and economics.
Cato Institute
Non-profit policy research institute covering topics like economics, foreign relations, globalization, etc.
Economic Policy Institute
The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan institute that provides high-quality research and education in order to promote a prosperous, fair, and sustainable economy. The Institute stresses real world analysis and a concern for the living standards of working people, and it makes its findings accessible to the general public, the media, and policy makers.
The Foundation Center
The nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy, its mission is to promote public understanding of the field and help grantseekers succeed. Links to educational resources on the grantseeking process, foundation directories and the online database, Literature of the Nonprofit Sector.
Idealist
A project of Action Without Borders. Links to 16,000 non-profit sites and other resources.
Institute For Government Innovation
From Harvard University, provides access to research on innovative government initiatives.
Moving Ideas
Organization dedicated to explaining and popularizing complex policy ideas to a broad audience. The organization's goal is to improve collaboration and dialogue between policy and grassroots organizations.
National Center For Policy Analysis
The National Center of Policy Analysis (NCPA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, established in 1983. The NCPA's goal is to develop and promote private alternatives to government regulation and control, solving problems by relying on the strength of the competitive, entrepreneurial private sector. Topics include reforms in health care, taxes, Social Security, welfare, criminal justice, education and environmental regulation.
Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute Of Government
Center for the study of state government. Conducts research on policy issues such as education, fiscal policies, and welfare, just to name a few.
Rand Corporation
Policy research institute with information on various areas including terrorism, education and health.
Rural Policy Research Institute
Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.
Urban Institute
Nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization.
Acquisition Reform Network
Provides information on how the U.S. government obtains goods and services. Site includes information on acquisition opportunities, acquisition best practices, training information and links to laws and regulations.
Government Executive
GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier website for federal managers and executives. Government Executive in its print incarnation is a monthly business magazine serving senior executives and managers in the federal government's departments and agencies.
Government Technology
Website concentrating on technology and government. Contains information on latest technology news for federal, state and local governments.
Public Agenda Online
This website contains resources to develop solutions to the common challenges and needs of governments, and to promote good practices that enhance the effectiveness of democratic institutions. Work on public governance includes activities on e-government, regulatory reform, public sector budgeting and management, sustainable development, citizen participation in policymaking, and fighting corruption.
State And Local Government On The Net
Comprehensive collection of links to state and local government information. Entries include links to state, local, and county government websites, as well as to boards, regional associations, and more. Multi-state sites, federal resources, and national organization (such as the National Association of Counties) links are also listed.
Stateline.Org
One of the most comprehensive resources in the country for information on and about all levels of government (local to international), as well as private sector information related to governmental functions. Alphabetical index, subject lists.
USA.gov
Official U.S. gateway to all government information, including links to local, state, federal, and international agencies.
University Of Michigan Documents Center Website
From the University of Michigan, this website is a comprehensive collection of government resources and statistics.
Social Statistics Briefing Room (The White House)
Provides access to current federal social statistics focusing on crime, demography, education, & health.
U.S. Census Bureau
Searchable gateway to Census information on population, business statistics, geography, and publications.
American Factfinder
From the Census Bureau. Contains information on population, housing, economics and geographic data.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) provides a number of national, regional, and international accounts on such key issues as economic growth, regional economic development, etc.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Includes statistics on employment, occupations, safety & health, and productivity.
FedStats
FedStats describes itself as "the gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies." Site provides topic links from A to Z, a statistical reference shelf, links to agencies by subject, and more.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The Abstract includes information from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations.
City of Las Vegas: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/
City of Henderson: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/index.php
City of North Las Vegas: http://www.ci.north-las-vegas.nv.us/
Clark County, Nevada: http://www.co.clark.nv.us/
International City/County Management Association
ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world. The site contains a variety of information including professional development, research and management practices.
National League of Cities
The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance.
National Civic League
Information about the League and links to associated resources.
National Association to Towns and Townships
NATaT was formed more than 30 years ago to provide America’s smaller communities – towns, townships and other suburban and rural localities with a strong voice in Washington. The site includes information about the Association and relevant legislative and other resources.
Local Government Institute
Information about the Institute, a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of local government. Includes Local Government Job Net and links to government related sites.
The Innovation Groups
A non-profit organization providing networking, research, and training opportunities to local governments.
National Association of Counties
Site includes information about the Association and links to county government resources.
Nevada State Government
Extensive links to Nevada government information.
Nevada State Data Center
Provides access to statistical series for and about Nevada’s population and economy.
Council of State Governments (CSG)
CSG is the premier multibranch organization forecasting policy trends for the community of states, commonwealths and territories on a national and regional basis.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Information about the organization, as well as links to state legislatures, state and federal issues, elections, etc.
National Governors' Association (NGA)
Founded in 1908, the NGA is the collective voice of the nation's governors. The site provides information about the association and extensive resources for governors and their staff members.
Thomas: http://thomas.loc.gov/
White House
Everything about the White House, including press briefings, streaming video of recent speeches, current news, and biographies of all the Presidents and First Ladies.
United States Senate
Senate itineraries and committee news, as well as historical, biographical, and tourist information. Includes Senator contact information.
United States House of Representatives
House weekly itinerary and debate/hearing schedules. Also includes links to all committee websites and Representative contact information.
U.S. Courts
Information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.
Fedworld
FedWorld is the NTIS gateway to federal government information providing links to science and technology resources, IRS tax forms, Supreme Court decisions, and more.
GPO Access
GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) providing free electronic access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
The National Security Archive
Independent, nongovernmental, nonprofit research institute and library serving as a clearinghouse of declassified U.S. documents.
