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Summary

State legislators use diverse information sources, including traditional contacts and emerging channels like the internet. The importance of these sources varies based on legislator and district characteristics, informing public policy strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology

Background:

  • State legislators rely on various information sources for decision-making.
  • Commonly recognized sources include colleagues, staff, interest groups, media, and constituents.
  • Understanding these information flows is crucial for effective governance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the range of information sources utilized by state legislators.
  • To examine how the importance of these sources varies.
  • To inform targeted information dissemination for public policy.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 507 state legislators across 12 U.S. states.
  • Analysis of legislator and district characteristics influencing information source importance.

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  • Comparative assessment of traditional versus non-traditional information channels.

    • Main Results:

    • Legislators utilize a broad spectrum of information sources beyond traditional contacts.
    • Ethnic associations, grassroots organizations, the internet, and conferences are significant information channels.
    • The salience of information sources is significantly correlated with legislator demographics and district attributes.

    Conclusions:

    • Information sourcing for state legislators is multifaceted and context-dependent.
    • Recognizing diverse information channels is essential for policy influence.
    • Tailored strategies are needed to effectively disseminate information to state policymakers.