Using the lens of a citizen who entered politics to secure better funding for her children's schools; we journey through one dynamic decade that transformed an American state. We witness the inner workings of a government overhaul; led by citizens and politicians who enter at the bottom of the legislative heap and rise to become leaders of a sweeping program of bi-partisan reforms; culminating in the most productive legislative session in their state's history... and perhaps of all time. This 1960's government success story impels newer generations to take a more active citizen role - first by understanding how our government is designed; then by entering the process to problem-solve ever new challenges. The engaging narrative about real people; and the actual relationships required to legislate complex change; demystifies the gears of governing and empowers 'ordinary citizens' to speak up and take part in our governmental process.
#4834392 in Books Eliot Werner Publications 2008-12-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .0 x .0 x .0l; .0 #File Name: 0979587417224 pages
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Financing Civil War blockade runningBy Barto ArnoldFirst a disclosure: I am the editor of this volume.This biography of Confederate financial agent Colin McRae is now offered in an expanded 2008 edition which includes archival documents; correspondence and accounting records that illustrate how this man was instrumental in the financial management of the Southern States during the Civil War. Arnold (Texas AM U.) has easily doubled Davis' original 1960 text; adding more insight into how McRae used blockade running along the Trans-Mississippi coast to shore up financial strength in order to fight the war. Written for Civil War history buffs and students; this book contains plenty of photographs of the original documents and correspondence. Distributed by Eliot Werner Publications. Denbigh Shipwreck Project Publication No. 4.
