Policy Studies: Government Information

Research guide for policy studies at the University of Washington Bothell & Cascadia College

FindPolicy

Use the website findpolicy.org to locate policy-related information on a variety of topics from leading Think Tanks in the US and Europe.

Washington State Legislature
Find bills, Washington state law and information about legislators.
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington
Private, non-profit agency that gathers information on local government in Washington. Great source for city and county codes in Washington.
Washington State Agency Databases
A collection of links to a variety of state agency databases, organized by area/topic.
Washington State Institute for Public Policy
State-funded public policy think tank and recommendations body.
Washington State Legislative History Guide
This is a guide to conducting WA state legislative history. "Legislative history" refers to the progress of a bill through the legislative process and to the documents that are created during that process. It is often used a means of understanding why the Legislature enacted a particular law or to aid in the interpretation of a law.
Washington State Library
Website for the state library, including links to state government publications and state research resources.

CQ.com
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Articles and information about Congressional bills, public policy, politics and positions.
CQ Researcher
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Reports, summaries, and pro/con views on a range of current issues,1923-present.

Congressional Record
Search the Congressional Record back to 1995.
Congressional Record, HEINOnline
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1774-present. From the Journals of the Continental Congress to today, find the proceedings and debates of Congress. Includes both the daily and bound editions.
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
Reports written for Congress on matters impacting legislation.
OpenSecrets.org
Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit group that tracks money and donations in U.S. politics.
Oyez
U.S. Supreme Court information including cases, justices, and news.

ProQuest Congressional
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Index to Congressional publications, 1789 to present; including full-text hearings from, 1824-1979 and full-text bills & laws, 1789 to the present.
Additional full-text content temporarily added: Congressional Research Digital Collection 1830-2003, and Executive Branch Documents 1789-1932. Access to additional content ends June 30, 2022.

AccessUN
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United Nations documents and publications.

Europa World
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Extensive information on the history, economics and political situation of the world's nations (not just in Europe).

Nexis Uni
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Articles from major newspapers and legal publications.

US State Department Background Notes
Information on the historical, economic and political background of various countries and governmental entities. Also a good source for information on US relations with a given country

UW Libraries Government Publications Section
Experts in everything related to government documents.
Gallagher Law Library
At the UW Seattle campus. Note: some materials at the law library are restricted to law students only.