The Changing Role of State Government with Professor Carol Weissert and Rhode Island Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer

In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, Carol Weissert, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Florida State University, and Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island, discuss the changing role of state governments and implications for policy, budgeting, and public service delivery. The conversation delves into issues of partisanship, federal-state relations, legislative shifts, and the use of data and AI in government operations. It examines the impact of decreasing federal support, the rise of state initiatives, and the increasing public demand for effective governance.01:25 Exploring Shifts in State Government Roles02:35 Challenges in Federal-State Relations05:12 Impact on Healthcare and Social Services06:53 Innovations in State Management08:33 Intergovernmental Relations and Expertise10:37 Public Trust and Government Effectiveness16:11 Fiscal Strategies and Budgeting19:08 Advice for State Leaders21:50 Concluding Thoughts on State GovernanceManagement Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: [email protected] or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT