State and local governments exercise important functions in the United States. They plan and pay for most roads, run public schools, provide water, organize police and fire services, establish zoning regulations, license professions, and arrange elections for their citizens.
E vidence-based policymaking is relevant for all levels of government. State agencies play an important role in creating and using evidence as they implement policies and collect data while operating programs. The federal government can also help support and enable activities at the state-level.
The 18th century was a time of exploration and trade. There was also a huge increase in crime. Transportation was seen as an answer to the problem of overcrowded, filthy gaols and also to shortages of workers in the new colonies.
