This article is included because it offers insight into the merit of using earmarks to funnel lottery revenue into public education. Such earmarks are often used to gain popular approval for legislation aimed at legalizing or expanding gambling. This article examines the extent to which lottery proceeds that are earmarked for funding public education contribute to increased education funding or whether they simply substitute for previous funding (referred to as “fungibility”). The research reported in the article was conducted in the state of Georgia, which is a state that demands a relatively high level of transparency regarding how lottery funds are used. As you read the article, you will find that the study indicates that lottery funds result in additional spending on education under the following conditions: There are high standards of transparency associated with the use of the earmarks.There is gubernatorial commitment to supplement the education program.The state economy is strong. As part of this assignment, you need to identify and report on another state where legislation has been enacted to introduce or expand gambling in conjunction with earmarks tied to education funding (you may not select Georgia). What state did you select?When was the legislation to earmark gambling revenue enacted?Do you believe that “fungibility” is present in the case you selected? As you prepare your report, consider how the case that you selected relates to the above reported conditions (i.e., transparency, the state economy, and gubernatorial support). To get some information about how your state ranks in terms of transparency, you may explore a map prepared by U.S. PIRG, which grades all 50 states on how well they provide online access to information about government spending. As such, it provides a possible proxy for state transparency. Also, to get more detailed information about the information on which this map is based, you can access the “Following the Money 2016” report on the U.S. PIRG website.
Related Completed Projects
Start with focus on Canada, and then branch out if needed to connect with other countries internationally, but keep your sources and framing on Canada
LAW OF CONTRACT- With reference to decided cases, critically discuss the continuing influence of the decision of Lord Denning in relation to the Law of Contract.
Explore the artist’s history and background and present researched evidence of their piece’s analysis.
Marketing Processes and Planning