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 Roles 02:35 Challenges in Federal-State Relations 05:12 Impact on Healthcare and Social Services 06:53 Innovations in State Management 08:33 Intergovernmental Relations and Expertise 10:37 Public Trust and Government Effectiveness 16:11 Fiscal Strategies and Budgeting 19:08 Advice for State Leaders 21:50 Concluding Thoughts on State Governance Management 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: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | Music promoted by

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The Changing Role of State Government with Professor Carol Weissert and Rhode Island Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer is an episode from Management Matters Podcast by National Academy of Public Administration.

This episode is 24:03 long.

This episode was published on Oct 20, 2025.

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