A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Wisconsin.gov - Citizens Portal - Allows citizens access to a wide range of online services provided by the various state agencies.
Consumer Protection - Information on business inspection and licensing, best practices, rules that have the force of law, and promotion of Wisconsin agriculture at home and abroad.
Family Services - Guides for programs and services, provider lists, and licensing information.
2001-2002 Wisconsin Blue Book - Biennial compilation of facts and figures pertaining to the government, people, industry, lifestyle and history of the State of Wisconsin including a feature article on the recent restoration of the state capitol
Department of Administration - Providing the governor with fiscal management information and the policy alternatives required for preparation of Wisconsins biennial budget.
Meta Description: [ Department of Administraton World Wide Web Site ]
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Department of Commerce - Primary agency for delivery of integrated services to businesses. Includes news, department information and structure, details about the state's business climate, and employment opportunities.
Department of Financial Institutions - Responsible for the regulation and licensing of state-charted banks and savings institutions, mortgage bankers/brokers, the securities industry, and other licensed financial service providers.
Department of Justice - Includes news, information for consumers, Attorney General's biography, FAQs, and employment opportunities.
Department of Natural Resources - Contact information, hunting and fishing regulations, burning permits, news.
Meta Description: [ Home page for the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources. ]
Department of Public Instruction - Providing information to educators, dedicated to learning and committed to helping parents realize their roles as children's most influential teachers.
Meta Description: [ Five educators nominated for Presidential Teaching Awards, ]
Department of Revenue - Information on state taxes, lottery operations, property assessments, shared revenue, statistical data, press releases, Wisconsin Tax Bulletins, Real Estate Transfer News.
Meta Description: [ The Wisconsin Department of Revenue: various state taxes, lottery operations, property assessments, statistical data, press releases, Wisconsin Tax Bulletins, Real Estate Transfer News ]
Department of Tourism - Provides leadership and guidance to Wisconsin's tourism industry. Includes news, strategic planning, partners, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Home page of Wisconsin Dept of Tourism web site ]
Department of Transportation - Designs, builds and maintains the state's multimodal transportation system. Promotes safety through education and law enforcement. Issues drivers licenses and vehicle titles.
Meta Description: [ The Wisconsin Department of Transportation welcomes you to explore, learn from, use and enjoy Wisconsin's transportation facilities and services. ]
Department of Veterans Affairs - Provides assistance, benefits and information to veterans and their families. Information on eligibility, grants, loans, education, employment, transition, museum events, veterans news.
Meta Description: [ The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs provides grants, loans and a variety of services to eligible Wisconsin veterans and their families. ]
Department of Workforce Development - Provides a system of employment programs and services for individuals and employers including: Vocational Rehabilitation, Welfare to Work, Equal Rights and Labor Standards, Unemployment Insurance, Worker's Compensation.
Meta Description: [ Home page of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development which administers unemployment insurance, workers compensation, vocational rehabilitation, job training, child support, food stamps, workers rights and other employment programs for the state of Wisconsin. ]
Governor's Office - Accomplishments and biographical information about the Governor, plus access to up-to-the-minute information from the Communications Office.
Meta Description: [ Office of the Governor World Wide Web Site ]
Higher Educational Aids Board - Responsible for the management and oversight of the State of Wisconsin's student financial aid system for Wisconsin residents attending institutions of higher education.
Meta Description: [ The Higher Educational Aids Board is responsible for the management and oversight
of the State of Wisconsin's student financial aid system. ]
Lieutenant Governor's Office - Includes information about the office and its role, links, and press releases.
Meta Description: [ Office of the Lt. Governor World Wide Web Site ]
Office of State Employment Relations - Government job opportunities, employee training and programs, and directory of reference materials.
Office of the Secretary of State - Contact information for the State of Wisconsin Office of the Secretary of State
Vital Records Information for Wisconsin - Information about where to obtain copies of vital records (birth or death certificate, marriage license, divorce decree) in Wisconsin, including addresses for vital records offices (county clerks, registrars) in every county.
Meta Description: [ How to obtain copies of vital records such as a birth certificate, birth record, death record, marriage license, marriage record, divorce decree, probate record or naturalization record in the State of Wisconsin. ]
WISCJOBS Home Page - The official site for State of Wisconsin civil service employment.
Wisconsin Arts Board - Responsible for the support and development of the arts throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Child Support Program - Offers information and FAQs for parents as well as links to federal laws and county resources.
Wisconsin Court System - Official site of the Wisconsin judiciary. Official location for released Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions. Download circuit court forms. Learn about the entire Wisconsin court system and how it operates.
Wisconsin DNR - Bureau of Wildlife Management - Game reports, wildlife publications, regulations, seasons, dates, license fees.
Meta Description: [ General information on programs and activities in the Bureau of Wildlife Management ]
Wisconsin Historical Society - Engages the public with the excitement of discovery, inspires people with new perspectives on the past, and illuminates the relevance of Wisconsin history in our lives.
Meta Description: [ The Wisconsin Historical Society collects and disseminates knowledge of Wisconsin and of the trans-Allegheny West. Come and see how the Society brings history to life. ]
Wisconsin No Call List - Information and free online enrollment to the Wisconsin No Call List. Signing up helps prevent residential telephone numbers from being commercial telemarketing targets; violators can be fined $100 per call.
Meta Description: [ Information on registering for Wisconsin's No Call List at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ]
Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance - Mission is to provide communities, state and local government agencies, and private nonprofit programs with effective financial resources, meaningful justice system planning data and information, and appropriate linkages to justice system programming in order to have a positive long-term impact on Wisconsin's justice system while promoting the safety of its citizenry.
Meta Description: [ Office of Justice Assistance World Wide Web Site ]
Wisconsin Procurement Institute - Nonprofit organization working with companies interested in supplying products and services to government contractors.
Meta Description: [ The Wisconsin Procurement Institute is a nonprofit organization established in 1987 to bridge the gap for Wisconsin companies interested in supplying their products and or services to federal, state, local agencies and prime contractors. ]
Wisconsin State Assembly - Information on the members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office - Description of services including maps, geodetic control and survey information, catalog of publications.
Meta Description: [ The Wisconsin State Cartographer's website is a place to find information concerning all aspects of mapping. ]
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene - The state's public health and environmental laboratory. Description of programs and services, news, training and outreach information.
Meta Description: [ Clinical, environmental, and
industrial analytical services, specialized public health procedures,
reference testing, training, technical assistance and consultation for
private and public health agencies. ]
Wisconsin State Legislature - Provides a legislator lookup, text and history of legislative activities, committees, and links to legislators' profiles and offices.
Meta Description: [ Wisconsin State Legislature Home Page - Information about legislation from current and previous sessions of the Wisconsin Legislature. ]
Wisconsin State Senate - Information on the members of the Wisconsin State Senate
Meta Description: [ The Wisconsin State Senate's Home Page ]
Wisconsin Technical College System - Governs and facilitates the activities of 16 local technical colleges. It establishes statewide policies and standards for educational programs, courses, teacher/staff certification, and distribution of federal and state educational grants.
Meta Description: [ Wisconsin Technical College System : Hands-on learning for specific, high-skilled occupations in demand in your community. ]
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