February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index.

Essays discuss issues and trends in state government, and tables provide statistics and data. Facets covered include: state constitutions, governing bodies and agencies, finances, regulation, personnel, public employment and wages, innovation, education, criminal justice, environment, health expenditures, highways and intergovernmental relations.