Virginia politics & government in a new century : the price of power / / Jeff Thomas

• Autore: Thomas Jeff, Jr. (Jeffrey Burke)
• Pubblicazione: Charleston, South Carolina : , : History Press, , [2016]; ©2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (244 pages) : illustrations, maps
• Disciplina: 320.9755
• Soggetto topico: Political culture - Virginia; Politics, Practical - Virginia; Gifts - Political aspects - Virginia; Political corruption - Virginia
• Soggetto geografico: Virginia Politics and government 21st century
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction: The Virginia way and the Governor -- Legislature : elections and entitlements -- Corporate politics : power and ethics -- Policymaking : health care reality and ideology -- Local government : education and economic development -- Higher ed : manufacturing crises at the University of Virginia -- Conclusion: The commodification of government.
• Sommario/riassunto: "The modern political landscape of Virginia bears little resemblance to the past. The commonwealth is a nationally influential swing state alongside stalwarts like Florida or Ohio. But with increased power comes greater scrutiny--and corruption. Governor Bob McDonnell received a jail sentence on federal corruption charges, later vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Corporate influence on the state legislature and other leaders resulted in numerous ethics violations. Scandal erupted at the prestigious University of Virginia when the school ousted its president amid political drama and intrigue. Author Jeff Thomas reveals the intersection of money, power and politics and the corrosive effect on government in a new era."--Page [4] of cover.
• Titolo autorizzato: Virginia politics & government in a new century
• ISBN: 1-4396-5828-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158965003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II