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Publius: The Journal of Federalism 1985 15(4):99-112;
© 1985 by CSF Associates Inc.
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Interstate Communication Among State Legislators Regarding Energy Policy Innovation

Patricia K. Freeman
University of Tennessee Knoxville

This study, using survey data of legislators in six states, examines the prevalence of cross-state cue-taking. The findings regarding the sources of policy ideas are similar to those reported in studies of agency officials. Regionalism is most important, although a few states are recognized as national leaders. Support for innovative energy policies among state legislators was positively related to two variables: the extent to which one engaged in cue-taking and the degree to which the respondents were supportive of external communication. A comparison of the six states shows that extensive interstate communication is not a necessary condition for legislative support of innovative policies; an orientation supportive of external cue-taking is sufficient.


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