The Department of Legislative Services has released its quadrennial Legislative Handbook Series, a deep and useful reference series that encapsulates nearly every issue of government at the state and local level. The series may be downloaded or viewed online for free at the links below:

Legislative Handbook Series:

Vol 1 – Legislators Handbook
Vol 2 – Government Services
Vol 3 – Revenue Structure
Vol 4 – Budget Process
Vol 5 – Personnel, Pensions & Procurement
Vol 6 – Local Government
Vol 7 – Business Regulation
Vol 8 – Criminal/Juvenile Justice Process

Visit the Department of Legislative Services’ website for more information.