STATE PAGES
Alabama
Alaska
Nickname......................................................................The Heart of Dixie
Motto.......................................................Aldemus Jura Nostra Defendere
(We Dare Defend Our Rights)
Flower............................................................................................ Camellia
Bird...................................................................................... Yellowhammer
Tree.................................................................... Southern (Longleaf) Pine
Song................................................................................................Alabama
Entered the Union.......................................................December 14, 1819
Capital.....................................................................................Montgomery
Nickname........................................................................ The Last Frontier
Motto.............................................................................North to the Future
Flower................................................................................. Forget-Me-Not
Bird................................................................................. Willow Ptarmigan
Tree...........................................................................................Sitka Spruce
Song.........................................................................................Alaska’s Flag
Entered the Union............................................................. January 3, 1959
Capital............................................................................................... Juneau
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................570,641
Rank in Nation.........................................................................................1st
Population.........................................................................................710,231
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 47th
Density per square mile..........................................................................1.2
Capital City....................................................................................... Juneau
Population...........................................................................................30,988
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City............................................................................... Anchorage
Population.........................................................................................279,243
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of Geographic Boroughs..........................................................16
Number of County Governments...........................................................11
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................5
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................148
Number of School Districts.......................................................................0
Number of Special Districts....................................................................15
Land Area (square miles).................................................................50,645
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 28th
Population......................................................................................4,779,736
Rank in Nation......................................................................................23rd
Density per square mile........................................................................94.4
Capital City.............................................................................Montgomery
Population.........................................................................................202,696
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City.............................................................................Birmingham
Population.........................................................................................228,798
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................7
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................9
Number of County Governments...........................................................67
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................458
Number of School Districts...................................................................131
Number of Special Districts..................................................................529
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate................................................. Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey
President Pro Tem of the Senate.............................................. Del Marsh
Secretary of the Senate.................................................. D. Patrick Harris
Speaker of the House.........................................................Mike Hubbard
Speaker Pro Tem of the House..........................................Victor Gaston
Clerk of the House................................................................ Greg Pappas
2011 Regular Session........................................March 1 – mid-June, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................35
Number of Representative Districts....................................................105
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor........................................................................ Robert J. Bentley
Lieutenant Governor...................................................................Kay Ivey
Secretary of State............................................................... Beth Chapman
Attorney General.............................................................. Luther Strange
Treasurer.............................................................................. Young Boozer
Auditor...............................................................................Samantha Shaw
State Comptroller..................................................................... Tom White
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................7
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................25
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................................. Sue Bell Cobb
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................9
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................10
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 11th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website......................................... http://www.alabama.gov
Governor’s Website................................ http://www.governor.state.al.us
State Legislative Website..................... http://www.legislature.state.al.us
State Judicial Website................................ http://www.judicial.state.al.us
STATISTICS
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate........................................................ Gary Stevens
Secretary of the Senate.........................................................Kirsten Waid
Speaker of the House........................................................ Mike Chenault
Chief Clerk of the House.................................................Suzanne Lowell
2011 Regular Session............................................ Jan. 18 – April 17, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................20
Number of Representative Districts......................................................40
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.................................................................................Sean Parnell
Lieutenant Governor.......................................................Mead Treadwell
Attorney General..................................................................John J. Burns
Treasurer................................................................................ Jerry Burnett
Auditor................................................................................... Pat Davidson
Comptroller........................................................................... Kim Garnero
Governor’s Present Term................................................ 7/2009 – 12/2014
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................2
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................19
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.........................................Walter Carpeneti
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................3
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.............................................http://www.alaska.gov
Governor’s Website.........................................http://www.gov.state.ak.us
State Legislative Website.............................. http://www.legis.state.ak.us
State Judicial Website................................. http://www.state.ak.us/courts
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Arizona
Arkansas
Nickname........................................................... The Grand Canyon State
Motto...............................................................Ditat Deus (God Enriches)
Flower......................................................Blossom of the Saguaro Cactus
Bird.......................................................................................... Cactus Wren
Tree............................................................................................. Palo Verde
Songs................................................... Arizona March Song and Arizona
Entered the Union.........................................................February 14, 1912
Capital............................................................................................. Phoenix
Nickname........................................................................The Natural State
Motto................................................. Regnat Populus (The People Rule)
Flower.................................................................................Apple Blossom
Bird.......................................................................................... Mockingbird
Tree.........................................................................................................Pine
Song............................................................................................... Arkansas
Entered the Union.................................................................June 15, 1836
Capital........................................................................................Little Rock
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................113,594
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 6th
Population......................................................................................6,392,017
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 16th
Density per square mile........................................................................56.3
Capital City..................................................................................... Phoenix
Population......................................................................................1,567,924
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City.................................................................................... Phoenix
Number Representatives in Congress......................................................9
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................11
Number of County Governments...........................................................15
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................90
Number of School Districts...................................................................239
Number of Special Districts..................................................................301
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................52,035
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 27th
Population......................................................................................2,915,918
Rank in Nation..................................................................................... 32nd
Density per square mile...........................................................................56
Capital City................................................................................Little Rock
Population.........................................................................................189,515
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City...............................................................................Little Rock
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................4
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................6
Number of County Governments...........................................................75
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................502
Number of School Districts...................................................................247
Number of Special Districts..................................................................724
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate................................................. Russell K. Pearce
President Pro Tem of the Senate............................................Sylvia Allen
Secretary of the Senate............................................Charmion Billington
President of the Senate..............................................Lt. Gov. Mark Darr
President Pro Tem of the Senate........................................ Paul Bookout
Secretary of the Senate.......................................................Ann Cornwell
Speaker of the House............................................................. Kirk Adams
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.................................. Steve Montenegro
Chief Clerk of the House.....................................................Cheryl Laube
Speaker of the House......................................................... Robert Moore
Speaker Pro Tem of the House........................................... Bobby Pierce
Chief Clerk of the House......................................................Sherri Stacks
2011 Regular Session............................................ Jan. 10 – April 20, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................30
Number of Representative Districts......................................................30
2011 Regular Session............................................ Jan. 10 – April 27, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................35
Number of Representative Districts....................................................100
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................... Jan Brewer
Secretary of State................................................................... Ken Bennett
Attorney General.................................................................... Tom Horne
Treasurer................................................................................. Doug Ducey
Auditor.......................................................................Debra K. Davenport
Comptroller...................................................................D. Clark Partridge
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2009 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................11
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................38
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.................................Rebecca White Berch
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................22
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website....................................................http://www.az.gov
Governor’s Website...................................... http://www.azgovernor.gov/
State Legislative Website............................. http://www.azleg.state.az.us
State Judicial Website............................. http://www.supreme.state.az.us
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................. Mike Beebe
Lieutenant Governor................................................................Mark Darr
Secretary of State................................................................... Mark Martin
Attorney General.......................................................... Dustin McDaniel
Treasurer......................................................................Martha A. Shoffner
Auditor............................................................................... Charlie Daniels
Comptroller..........................................................................Richard Weiss
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2007 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................7
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................47
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice................................................. Jim Hannah
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................12
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 8th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website..............................................http://www.state.ar.us
Governor’s Website..........................http://www.governor.arkansas.gov/
State Legislative Website............................http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us
State Judicial Website........................................... http://courts.state.ar.us
STATE PAGES
California
Colorado
Nickname........................................................................The Golden State
Motto.................................................................Eureka (I Have Found It)
Flower.............................................................................. California Poppy
Bird.........................................................................California Valley Quail
Tree............................................................................. California Redwood
Song......................................................................... I Love You, California
Entered the Union........................................................September 9, 1850
Capital.......................................................................................Sacramento
Nickname..................................................................The Centennial State
Motto................................................................................. Nil Sine Numine
(Nothing Without Providence)
Flower..........................................................Rocky Mountain Columbine
Bird......................................................................................... Lark Bunting
Tree........................................................................................... Blue Spruce
Song..............................................................Where the Columbines Grow
Entered the Union.............................................................. August 1, 1876
Capital.............................................................................................. Denver
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................155,779
Rank in Nation........................................................................................3rd
Population....................................................................................37,253,956
Rank in Nation.........................................................................................1st
Density per Square Mile.....................................................................239.1
Capital City...............................................................................Sacramento
Population.........................................................................................463,794
Rank in State........................................................................................... 7th
Largest City............................................................................. Los Angeles
Population......................................................................................3,833,995
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................53
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................55
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................58
Number of County Governments...........................................................57
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................1
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................478
Number of School Districts................................................................1,044
Number of Special Districts...............................................................2,765
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................103,642
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 8th
Population......................................................................................5,029,196
Rank in Nation..................................................................................... 22nd
Density per square mile........................................................................48.5
Capital City...................................................................................... Denver
Population.........................................................................................598,707
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City..................................................................................... Denver
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................7
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................9
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................64
Number of County Governments...........................................................62
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................2
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................270
Number of School Districts...................................................................180
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,904
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate...................................... Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom
President Pro Tem of the Senate.................................. Darrell Steinberg
Secretary of the Senate..................................................Gregory Schmidt
President of the Senate...................................................Brandon Shaffer
President Pro Tem of the Senate.............................................Betty Boyd
Secretary of the Senate................................................... Cindy Markwell
Speaker of the Assembly.....................................................John A. Perez
Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly.............................................Fiona Ma
Chief Clerk of the Assembly........................................ E. Dotson Wilson
Speaker of the House........................................................Frank McNulty
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.............................................Kevin Priola
Chief Clerk of the House..................................................Marilyn Eddins
2011 Regular Session......................................Dec. 6, 2010 – Sept. 9, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................40
Number of Representative Districts......................................................80
2011 Regular Session..............................................Jan. 12 – May 11, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................35
Number of Representative Districts......................................................65
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.................................................................Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Lieutenant Governor........................................................Gavin Newsom
Secretary of State................................................................. Debra Bowen
Attorney General...............................................................Kamala Harris
Treasurer..................................................................................Bill Lockyer
Auditor............................................................................. Elaine M. Howle
Controller................................................................................John Chiang
Governor..................................................................... John Hickenlooper
Lieutenant Governor................................................................ Joe Garcia
Secretary of State...................................................................Scott Gessler
Attorney General............................................................. John W. Suthers
Treasurer.......................................................................... Walter Stapleton
Auditor................................................................................ Sally Symanski
Controller..................................................................... David McDermott
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................8
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................11
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................21
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice................................... Tani Cantil-Sakauye
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................88
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................4
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website....................................................http://www.ca.gov
Governor’s Website........................................................ http://gov.ca.gov/
State Legislative Website................................. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov
State Judicial Website................................... http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice...................................... Michael L. Bender
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................16
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 10th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website............................................. http://www.state.co.us
Gov’s Website........http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/governor_office.html
State Legislative Website................................. http://www.leg.state.co.us
State Judicial Website..................................http://www.courts.state.co.us
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Connecticut
Delaware
Nickname............................................................... The Constitution State
Motto....................................................................... Qui Transtulit Sustinet
(He Who Transplanted Still Sustains)
Flower..............................................................................Mountain Laurel
Bird................................................................................... American Robin
Tree............................................................................................. White Oak
Song..................................................................................... Yankee Doodle
Entered the Union............................................................. January 9, 1788
Capital............................................................................................ Hartford
Nickname............................................................................. The First State
Motto.................................................................Liberty and Independence
Flower................................................................................. Peach Blossom
Bird................................................................................ Blue Hen Chicken
Tree.................................................................................... American Holly
Song....................................................................................... Our Delaware
Entered the Union.........................................................December 7, 1787
Capital................................................................................................ Dover
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................1,949
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 49th
Population.........................................................................................897,934
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 45th
Density per square mile......................................................................460.8
Capital City........................................................................................ Dover
Population...........................................................................................36,107
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City.............................................................................. Wilmington
Population...........................................................................................72,592
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of County Governments.............................................................3
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................57
Number of School Districts.....................................................................19
Number of Special Districts..................................................................259
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................4,842
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 48th
Population......................................................................................3,574,097
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 29th
Density per square mile......................................................................738.1
Capital City.................................................................................... Hartford
Population.........................................................................................124,062
Rank in State...........................................................................................3rd
Largest City............................................................................... Bridgeport
Population.........................................................................................136,405
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................5
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................7
Number of Geographic Counties.............................................................8
Number of County Governments.............................................................0
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................30
Number of School Districts.....................................................................17
Number of Special Districts..................................................................453
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate........................................Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman
President Pro Tem of the Senate...............................Donald E. Williams
Clerk of the Senate.....................................................Thomas P. Sheridan
Speaker of the House........................................Christopher G. Donovan
Deputy Speakers of the House................Emil Altobello, Bob Godfrey,
Marie Kirkley-Bey, Joe Aresimowicz,
Linda Orange, Kevin Ryan
Clerk of the House...................................................... Garey E. Coleman
2011 Regular Session................................................. Jan. 5 – June 8, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................36
Number of Representative Districts....................................................151
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor..................................................................................Dan Malloy
Lieutenant Governor......................................................... Nancy Wyman
Secretary of State........................................................... Denise W. Merrill
Attorney General.......................................................... George C. Jepsen
Treasurer........................................................................Denise L. Nappier
Auditors.................................. John C. Geragosian and Robert M. Ward
Comptroller....................................................................... Kevin P. Lembo
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................27
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice...........................................Chase T. Rogers
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................10
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court...................................................................... 2nd Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website................................................... http://www.ct.gov/
Governor’s Website................................ http://www.state.ct.us/governor
State Legislative Website.......................................http://www.cga.ct.gov/
State Judicial Website....................................... http://www.jud.state.ct.us
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STATISTICS
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate...................................... Lt. Gov. Matthew Denn
President Pro Tem of the Senate...............................Anthony J. DeLuca
Secretary of the Senate.................................................. Bernard J. Brady
Speaker of the House................................................... Robert F. Gilligan
Clerk of the House.............................................................Richard Puffer
2011 Regular Session............................................. Jan. 11 – June 30, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................21
Number of Representative Districts......................................................41
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................ Jack Markell
Lieutenant Governor........................................................ Matthew Denn
Secretary of State............................................................... Jeffrey Bullock
Attorney General.......................................................Joseph R. Biden III
Treasurer........................................................................... Chip Flowers Jr.
Auditor..........................................................................R. Thomas Wagner
Comptroller..................................................................... Thomas J. Cooke
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2009 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice........................................... Myron T. Steele
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court.......................................................................3rd Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website........................................ http://www.delaware.gov
Governor’s Website............................... http://www.state.de.us/governor
State Legislative Website..................................http://legis.delaware.gov/
State Judicial Website...........................................http://courts.state.de.us
STATE PAGES
Florida
Georgia
Nickname..................................................................... The Sunshine State
Motto................................................................................. In God We Trust
Flower...............................................................................Orange Blossom
Bird.......................................................................................... Mockingbird
Tree............................................................................ Sabal Palmetto Palm
Song......................................... The Swannee River (Old Folks at Home)
Entered the Union............................................................... March 3, 1845
Capital........................................................................................Tallahassee
Nickname................................................. The Empire State of the South
Motto......................................................Wisdom, Justice and Moderation
Flower.................................................................................Cherokee Rose
Bird.................................................................................... Brown Thrasher
Tree................................................................................................ Live Oak
Song........................................................................... Georgia on My Mind
Entered the Union............................................................. January 2, 1788
Capital.............................................................................................. Atlanta
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................53,625
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 26th
Population....................................................................................18,801,310
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 4th
Density per square mile......................................................................350.6
Capital City................................................................................Tallahassee
Population.........................................................................................171,922
Rank in State........................................................................................... 8th
Largest City..............................................................................Jacksonville
Population.........................................................................................807,815
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................27
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................29
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................67
Number of County Governments...........................................................66
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................1
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................411
Number of School Districts.....................................................................95
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,051
Land Area (square miles).................................................................57,513
Rank in Nation.......................................................................................21st
Population......................................................................................9,687,653
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 9th
Density per square mile......................................................................168.4
Capital City...................................................................................... Atlanta
Population.........................................................................................537,958
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City..................................................................................... Atlanta
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................14
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................16
Number of Geographic Counties.........................................................159
Number of County Governments.........................................................154
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................5
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................535
Number of School Districts...................................................................180
Number of Special Districts..................................................................570
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate................................................Mike Haridopolos
President Pro Tem of the Senate................................Michael S. Bennett
Secretary of the Senate.....................................................Philip Twogood
Speaker of the House.......................................................... Dean Cannon
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.................................................John Legg
Clerk of the House.....................................................................Bob Ward
2011 Regular Session.............................................March 8 – May 6, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................40
Number of Representative Districts....................................................120
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.................................................................................... Rick Scott
Lieutenant Governor....................................................... Jennifer Carroll
Secretary of State............................................................Kurt S. Browning
Attorney General..................................................................... Pam Bondi
Chief Financial Officer................................................ Jeffrey H. Atwater
Auditor...................................................................................David Martin
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet........................................................4
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
President of the Senate........................................... Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle
President Pro Tem of the Senate.................................. Tommie Williams
Secretary of the Senate............................................................ Bob Ewing
Speaker of the House......................................................... David Ralston
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.................................................. Jan Jones
Clerk of the House.................................................... Robert E. Rivers Jr.
2011 Regular Session............................................ Jan. 10 – April 20, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................56
Number of Representative Districts....................................................180
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................ Nathan Deal
Lieutenant Governor............................................................. Casey Cagle
Secretary of State.................................................................... Brian Kemp
Attorney General......................................................................Sam Olens
Treasurer................................................................................. Tommy Hills
Auditor........................................................................... Russell W. Hinton
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................13
Number of Members in the Cabinet............. No formal cabinet system
JUDICIAL BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.......................................Carol W. Hunstein
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................12
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 11th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.................................................... www.georgia.gov/
Governor’s Website............................................... http://gov.georgia.gov/
State Legislative Website.............................. http://www.legis.state.ga.us
State Judicial Website.................................http://www.georgiacourts.org
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice....................................... Charles T. Canady
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................62
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 11th Circuit
Official State Website......................................http://www.myflorida.com
Governor’s Website................................................ http://www.flgov.com/
State Legislative Website...................................http://www.leg.state.fl.us
State Judicial Website........................................... http://www.flcourts.org
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
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Hawaii
Idaho
Nickname.......................................................................... The Aloha State
Motto............................................. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono
(The Life of the Land Is Perpetuated in Righteousness)
Flower................................................................... Native Yellow Hibiscus
Bird...................................................................... Hawaiian Goose (Nene)
Tree...................................................................... Kukue Tree (Candlenut)
Song........................................................................................Hawaii Ponoi
Entered the Union............................................................ August 21, 1959
Capital...........................................................................................Honolulu
Nickname............................................................................ The Gem State
Motto................................................Esto Perpetua (Let It Be Perpetual)
Flower.............................................................................................. Syringa
Bird............................................................................... Mountain Bluebird
Tree.............................................................................. Western White Pine
Song............................................................................Here We Have Idaho
Entered the Union....................................................................July 3, 1890
Capital..................................................................................................Boise
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................82,643
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 11th
Population......................................................................................1,567,582
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 39th
Density per square mile...........................................................................19
Capital City..........................................................................................Boise
Population.........................................................................................205,314
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City.........................................................................................Boise
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................2
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................4
Number of County Governments...........................................................44
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................200
Number of School Districts...................................................................116
Number of Special Districts..................................................................880
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................6,423
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 47th
Population......................................................................................1,360,301
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 40th
Density per square mile......................................................................211.8
Capital City...................................................................................Honolulu
Population.........................................................................................374,676
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City..................................................................................Honolulu
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................2
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................4
Number of Geographic Counties.............................................................4
Number of County Governments.............................................................3
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................1
Number of Municipal Governments........................................................1
Number of School Districts.......................................................................0
Number of Special Districts....................................................................15
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
STATISTICS
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate..............................................Lt. Gov. Brad Little
President Pro Tem of the Senate...............................................Brent Hill
Secretary of the Senate..................................................... Jeannine Wood
President of the Senate......................................................Shan S. Tsutsui
President Pro Tempore of the Senate................... Donna Mercado Kim
Chief Clerk of the Senate................................................ Carol Taniguchi
Speaker of the House.................................................Lawerence Denney
Chief Clerk of the House.............................................Bonnie Alexander
Speaker of the House........................................................ Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker Pro Tempore of the House................................. Joey Manahan
Chief Clerk of the House.................................. Patricia A. Mau-Shimizu
2011 Regular Session.............................................. Jan. 10 – April 7, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................35
Number of Representative Districts......................................................35
2011 Regular Session................................................Jan. 19 – May 5, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................25
Number of Representative Districts......................................................51
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor....................................................................... Neil Abercrombie
Lieutenant Governor............................................................ Brian Schatz
Attorney General...................................................................David Louie
Treasurer.............................................................................. Kalbert Young
Auditor...............................................................................Marion M. Higa
Comptroller............................................................................Bruce Coppa
Governor’s Present Term.............................................. 12/2010 – 12/2014
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................2
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................22
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice................................ Mark E. Recktenwald
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................6
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.......................................... http://www.ehawaii.gov
Governor’s Website................................................. http://hawaii.gov/gov
State Legislative Website..........................http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
State Judicial Website................................. http://www.courts.state.hi.us/
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor......................................................................C.L. “Butch” Otter
Lieutenant Governor............................................................... Brad Little
Secretary of State......................................................................Ben Ysursa
Attorney General.........................................................Lawrence Wasden
Treasurer.................................................................................... Ron Crane
Controller............................................................................... Donna Jones
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2007 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................7
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................43
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.......................................... Daniel Eismann
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................3
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website……………..........................http://www.state.id.us
Governor’s Website....................................... http://www2.state.id.us/gov
State Legislative Website........................ http://www2.state.id.us/legislat
State Judicial Website..............................http://www2.state.id.us/judicial
STATE PAGES
Illinois
Indiana
Nickname......................................................................... The Prairie State
Motto..................................................State Sovereignty—National Union
Flower.................................................................................... Native Violet
Bird................................................................................................. Cardinal
Tree............................................................................................. White Oak
Song....................................................................................................Illinois
Entered the Union.........................................................December 3, 1818
Capital.........................................................................................Springfield
Nickname.......................................................................The Hoosier State
Motto...................................................................... Crossroads of America
Flower.................................................................................................Peony
Bird................................................................................................. Cardinal
Tree........................................................................................... Tulip Poplar
Song.............................................On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away
Entered the Union.......................................................December 11, 1816
Capital...................................................................................... Indianapolis
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................55,519
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 24th
Population....................................................................................12,830,632
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 5th
Density per square mile......................................................................231.1
Capital City.................................................................................Springfield
Population.........................................................................................117,352
Rank in State........................................................................................... 6th
Largest City.................................................................................... Chicago
Population......................................................................................2,853,114
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................18
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................20
Number of County Governments.........................................................102
Number of Municipal Governments.................................................1,299
Number of School Districts...................................................................912
Number of Special Districts...............................................................3,249
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate.................................................. John J. Cullerton
President Pro Tem of the Senate......................................... Don Harmon
Secretary of the Senate........................................................Jillayne Rock
Speaker of the House................................................. Michael J. Madigan
House Chief Clerk.............................................................Mark Mahoney
2011 Regular Session............................Jan. 12, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................59
Number of Representative Districts....................................................118
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................35,826
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 38th
Population......................................................................................6,483,802
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 15th
Density per square mile.........................................................................181
Capital City.............................................................................. Indianapolis
Population.........................................................................................798,382
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City............................................................................. Indianapolis
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................9
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................11
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................92
Number of County Governments...........................................................91
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................1
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................567
Number of School Districts...................................................................293
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,272
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate......................................Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman
President Pro Tem of the Senate....................................... David C. Long
Secretary of the Senate...................................................... Jennifer Mertz
Speaker of the House....................................................... Brian C. Bosma
Clerk of the House....................................................... M. Carolyn Spotts
2011 Regular Session.............................................. Jan. 5 – April 29, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................50
Number of Representative Districts....................................................100
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.............................................................................. Patrick Quinn
Lieutenant Governor............................................................Sheila Simon
Secretary of State......................................................................Jesse White
Attorney General.................................................................Lisa Madigan
Treasurer........................................................................... Don Rutherford
Auditor.........................................................................William G. Holland
Comptroller.................................................................. Judy Baar Topinka
Governor.............................................................................. Mitch Daniels
Lieutenant Governor....................................................... Becky Skillman
Secretary of State................................................................. Charlie White
Attorney General..................................................................Greg Zoeller
Treasurer..................................................................Richard E. Mourdock
Auditor.........................................................................................Tim Berry
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2009 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................18
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2005 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................7
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.....................................Thomas L. Kilbride
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................53
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 7th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website...............................................http://www.state.il.us
Governor’s Website.......................................... http://www.state.il.us/gov
State Legislative Website............... http://www.illinois.gov/government/
gov_legislature.cfm
State Judicial Website..................... http://www.illinois.gov/government/
judiciary.cfm
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice..................................... Randall T. Shepard
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................15
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 7th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website..............................................http://www.state.in.us
Governor’s Website................................................ http://www.in.gov/gov
State Legislative Website............................http://www.in.gov/legislative
State Judicial Website.................................... http://www.in.gov/judiciary
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STATE PAGES
Iowa
Kansas
Nickname.....................................................................The Hawkeye State
Motto...............................................................Our Liberties We Prize and
Our Rights We Will Maintain
Flower......................................................................................... Wild Rose
Bird.................................................................................Eastern Goldfinch
Tree......................................................................................................... Oak
Song................................................................................. The Song of Iowa
Entered the Union.......................................................December 28, 1846
Capital.......................................................................................Des Moines
Nickname................................................................... The Sunflower State
Motto...........................................................................Ad Astra per Aspera
(To the Stars through Difficulties)
Flower.................................................................... Wild Native Sunflower
Bird........................................................................... Western Meadowlark
Tree...........................................................................................Cottonwood
Song............................................................................. Home on the Range
Entered the Union........................................................... January 29, 1861
Capital...............................................................................................Topeka
Statistics
Land Area (square miles).................................................................55,857
Rank in Nation......................................................................................23rd
Population......................................................................................3,046,355
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 30th
Density per square mile........................................................................54.5
Capital City...............................................................................Des Moines
Population.........................................................................................197,052
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City..............................................................................Des Moines
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................4
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................6
Number of County Governments...........................................................99
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................947
Number of School Districts...................................................................380
Number of Special Districts..................................................................528
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate.......................................................John P. Kibbie
President Pro Tem of the Senate........................................Jeff Danielson
Secretary of the Senate.............................................Michael E. Marshall
Speaker of the House.......................................................... Kraig Paulsen
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.........................................Jeff Kaufmann
Chief Clerk of the House..............................................Mark Brandsgard
2011 Regular Session.........................................Jan.10 – Late April, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................50
Number of Representative Districts....................................................100
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor............................................................................ Terry Branstad
Lieutenant Governor..........................................................Kim Reynolds
Secretary of State................................................................... Matt Schultz
Attorney General............................................................... Thomas Miller
Treasurer....................................................................... Michael Fitzgerald
Auditor................................................................................David A. Vaudt
Chief Operating Officer............................................ Calvin McKelvogue
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................7
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................30
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................81,759
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 13th
Population......................................................................................2,853,118
Rank in Nation......................................................................................33rd
Density per square mile........................................................................34.9
Capital City.......................................................................................Topeka
Population.........................................................................................123,446
Rank in State........................................................................................... 4th
Largest City..................................................................................... Wichita
Population.........................................................................................366,046
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................4
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................6
Number of Geographic Counties.........................................................105
Number of County Governments.........................................................103
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................2
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................627
Number of School Districts...................................................................316
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,531
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.....................................................Stephen Morris
President Pro Tem of Senate................................................... John Vratil
Secretary of the Senate............................................................. Pat Saville
Speaker of the House.......................................................Michael O’Neal
Chief Clerk of the House..............................................Susan W. Kannarr
2011 Regular Session..........................................Jan. 10 – Late May, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................40
Number of Representative Districts....................................................125
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.......................................................................... Sam Brownback
Lieutenant Governor................................................................Jeff Colyer
Secretary of State....................................................................Kris Kobach
Attorney General.............................................................. Derek Schmidt
Treasurer......................................................................................Ron Estes
Auditor...................................................................................... Scott Frank
Director, Division of Accounts & Reports........................... Kent Olson
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................14
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice...........................................Lawton R. Nuss
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................12
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 10th Circuit
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................................... Mark S. Cady
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................9
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 8th Circuit
Official State Website.............................................. http://www.iowa.gov/
Governor’s Website............................... http://www.governor.state.ia.us/
State Legislative Website............................... http://www.legis.state.ia.us
State Judicial Website....................................http://www.iowacourts.gov/
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JUDICIAL BRANCH
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.................................. http://www.accesskansas.org
Governor’s Website........................................http://www.ksgovernor.org
State Legislative Website............................ http://www.kslegislature.org
State Judicial Website..........................................http://www.kscourts.org
STATE PAGES
Kentucky
Louisiana
Nickname.................................................................... The Bluegrass State
Motto.................................................... United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Flower........................................................................................ Goldenrod
Bird................................................................................................. Cardinal
Tree........................................................................................... Tulip Poplar
Song..................................................................... My Old Kentucky Home
Entered the Union...................................................................June 1, 1792
Capital...........................................................................................Frankfort
Nickname........................................................................ The Pelican State
Motto.......................................................... Union, Justice and Confidence
Flower........................................................................................... Magnolia
Bird.........................................................................Eastern Brown Pelican
Tree..........................................................................................Bald Cypress
Songs..................................................................... Give Me Louisiana and
You Are My Sunshine
Entered the Union............................................................... April 30, 1812
Capital.................................................................................... Baton Rouge
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................39,486
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 37th
Population......................................................................................4,339,367
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 26th
Density per square mile......................................................................109.9
Capital City...................................................................................Frankfort
Population...........................................................................................27,322
Rank in State........................................................................................... 7th
Largest City................................................................................. Louisville
Population.........................................................................................557,224
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................6
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................8
Number of Geographic Counties.........................................................120
Number of County Governments.........................................................118
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................2
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................419
Number of School Districts...................................................................175
Number of Special Districts..................................................................634
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate................................................ David L. Williams
President Pro Tem of the Senate............................................. Katie Stine
Secretary of the Senate.....................................................Donna Holiday
Speaker of the House..................................................... Gregory Stumbo
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.............................................. Larry Clark
Chief Clerk of the House........................................................Jean Burgin
2011 Regular Session.............................................. Jan. 4 – March 9, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................38
Number of Representative Districts....................................................100
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor..............................................................................Steve Beshear
Lieutenant Governor.................................................. Daniel Mongiardo
Secretary of State.................................................................Elaine Walker
Attorney General..................................................................Jack Conway
Treasurer......................................................................... Todd Hollenbach
Auditor..................................................................................... Crit Luallen
Controller.............................................................................Edgar C. Ross
Governor’s Present Term.............................................. 12/2007 – 12/2011
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................7
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................15
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................43,204
Rank in Nation......................................................................................33rd
Population......................................................................................4,533,372
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 25th
Density per square mile......................................................................104.9
Capital City............................................................................ Baton Rouge
Population.........................................................................................223.689
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City............................................................................New Orleans
Population.........................................................................................311,853
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................6
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................8
Number of Geographic Parishes.............................................................64
Number of Parish Governments.............................................................60
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................1
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................303
Number of School Districts.....................................................................68
Number of Special Districts....................................................................95
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate................................................Joel T. Chaisson II
President Pro Tem of the Senate....................... Sharon Weston Broome
Secretary of the Senate........................................................ Glenn Koepp
Speaker of the House................................................................Jim Tucker
Speaker Pro Tem of the House................................... Joel C. Robideaux
Clerk of the House and Chief of Staff...........................Alfred W. Speer
2011 Regular Session.......................................... April 25 – June 23, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................39
Number of Representative Districts....................................................105
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................Bobby Jindal
Lieutenant Governor...........................................................Jay Dardenne
Secretary of State..................................................................Tom Schedler
Attorney General......................................................... James D. Caldwell
Treasurer................................................................... John Neely Kennedy
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2008 – 1/2012
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................8
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice................................. Catherine D. Kimball
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................53
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 5th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website..............................................http://www.state.la.us
Governor’s Website.......................................... http://www.gov.state.la.us
Legislative Website......................................... http://www.legis.state.la.us
Judicial Website..........................http://www.louisiana.gov/Government/
Judicial_Branch/
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................................John D. Minton
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................14
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 6th Circuit
Official State Website................................................. http://kentucky.gov
Governor’s Website.............................................. http://governor.ky.gov/
Legislative Website............................................http://www.lrc.state.ky.us
Judicial Website....................................................http://www.kycourts.net
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
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STATE PAGES
Maine
Maryland
Nickname.....................................................................The Pine Tree State
Motto............................................................... Dirigo (I Direct or I Lead)
Flower........................................................... White Pine Cone and Tassel
Bird.............................................................................................. Chickadee
Tree............................................................................................. White Pine
Song............................................................................. State of Maine Song
Entered the Union............................................................. March 15, 1820
Capital............................................................................................. Augusta
Nicknames......................................... The Old Line State and Free State
Motto............................................................. Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine
(Manly Deeds, Womanly Words)
Flower.............................................................................Black-eyed Susan
Bird...................................................................................Baltimore Oriole
Tree............................................................................................. White Oak
Song..................................................................... Maryland, My Maryland
Entered the Union............................................................... April 28, 1788
Capital..........................................................................................Annapolis
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................30,843
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 39th
Population......................................................................................1,328,361
Rank in Nation.......................................................................................41st
Density per square mile........................................................................43.1
Capital City..................................................................................... Augusta
Population...........................................................................................18,282
Rank in State........................................................................................... 9th
Largest City....................................................................................Portland
Population...........................................................................................62,561
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................2
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................4
Number of County Governments...........................................................16
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................22
Number of School Districts.....................................................................98
Number of Special Districts..................................................................248
STATISTICS
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................9,707
Rank in Nation..................................................................................... 42nd
Population......................................................................................5,773,552
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 19th
Density per square mile......................................................................594.8
Capital City..................................................................................Annapolis
Population...........................................................................................36,524
Rank in State........................................................................................... 7th
Largest City................................................................................. Baltimore
Population.........................................................................................636,919
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................8
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................10
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................24
Number of County Governments...........................................................23
Number of County Equivalents..............................................................1*
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................157
Number of School Districts.......................................................................0
Number of Special Districts....................................................................76
President of the Senate.......................................................Kevin L. Raye
Secretary of the Senate.............................................. Joseph Carleton Jr.
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Speaker of the House...................................................Robert W. Nutting
Clerk of the House......................................................Heather J.R. Priest
2011 Regular Session.................................... Dec. 1, 2010 – June 15, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................35
Number of Representative Districts....................................................151
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.................................................................................Paul LePage
Secretary of State........................................................... Charlie Summers
Attorney General.........................................................William Schneider
Treasurer..............................................................................Bruce Poliquin
Auditor...........................................................................Neria R. Douglass
Controller................................................................................ Terry Brann
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................1
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.......................................................Supreme Judicial Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.................................. Leigh Ingalls Saufley
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court........................................................................1st Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website............................................http://www.state.me.us
Governor’s Website.............................. http://www.maine.gov/governor/
baldacci/index.shtml
Legislative Website...................................... http://janus.state.me.us/legis
Judicial Website.......................................... http://www.courts.state.me.us
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
President of the Senate...................................Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.
President Pro Tem of the Senate.........................Nathaniel J. McFadden
Secretary of the Senate..................................... William B.C. Addison Jr.
Speaker of the House................................................ Michael Erin Busch
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.................................. Adrienne A. Jones
Clerk of the House............................................................Mary Monahan
2011 Regular Session............................................ Jan. 12 – April 11, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................47
Number of Representative Districts......................................................47
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor......................................................................... Martin O’Malley
Lieutenant Governor...................................................... Anthony Brown
Secretary of State.......................................................... John McDonough
Attorney General........................................................... Douglas Gansler
Treasurer............................................................................. Nancy K. Kopp
Auditor............................................................................... Bruce A. Myers
Comptroller.........................................................................Peter Franchot
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2007 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................4
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................25
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court..................................................................Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Chief Judge.......................................... Robert M. Bell
Number of Court of Appeals Judges........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................13
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 4th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website......http://www.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Governor’s Website........................................http://www.gov.state.md.us
Legislative Website........................................http://www.mlis.state.md.us
Judicial Website.........................................http://www.courts.state.md.us/
*The city of Baltimore is an Independent City and considered a
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Massachusetts
Michigan
Nickname.............................................................................. The Bay State
Motto................................... Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem
(By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only under Liberty)
Flower.........................................................................................Mayflower
Bird.............................................................................................. Chickadee
Tree.......................................................................................American Elm
Song.................................................................... All Hail to Massachusetts
Entered the Union...........................................................February 6, 1788
Capital............................................................................................... Boston
Nickname................................................................... The Wolverine State
Motto..............................Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice
(If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula, Look About You)
Flower.................................................................................Apple Blossom
Bird......................................................................................................Robin
Tree............................................................................................. White Pine
Song.......................................................................Michigan, My Michigan
Entered the Union........................................................... January 26, 1837
Capital..............................................................................................Lansing
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................7,800
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 45th
Population......................................................................................6,547,629
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 14th
Density per square mile......................................................................839.4
Capital City....................................................................................... Boston
Population.........................................................................................609,023
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City...................................................................................... Boston
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................9
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................11
Number of Geographic Counties.........................................................14*
Number of County Governments.............................................................5
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................2
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................45
Number of School Districts.....................................................................82
Number of Special Districts..................................................................423
Land Area (square miles).................................................................56,539
Rank in Nation..................................................................................... 22nd
Population......................................................................................9,883,640
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 8th
Density per square mile......................................................................174.8
Capital City......................................................................................Lansing
Population.........................................................................................113,968
Rank in State........................................................................................... 6th
Largest City......................................................................................Detroit
Population.........................................................................................912,062
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................14
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................16
Number of County Governments...........................................................83
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................533
Number of School Districts...................................................................579
Number of Special Districts..................................................................456
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Legislative Body................................................................. General Court
President of the Senate....................................................Therese Murray
President Pro Tem of the Senate........................... Stanley C. Rosenberg
Clerk of the Senate..........................................................William F. Welch
Speaker of the House.................................................... Robert A. DeLeo
Speaker Pro Tempore................................................. Patricia A. Haddad
Clerk of the House............................................................Steven T. James
2011 Regular Session..............................Jan. 5, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................40
Number of Representative Districts....................................................160
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor...............................................................................Deval Patrick
Lieutenant Governor..............................................................Tim Murray
Secretary of the Commonwealth................................. William F. Galvin
Attorney General............................................................ Martha Coakley
Treasurer & Receiver General..................................... Steven Grossman
Auditor................................................................................ Suzanne Bump
Comptroller.................................................................... Martin J. Benison
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2007 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................10
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
President of the Senate..........................................................Brian Calley
President Pro Tem of the Senate...............................Tonya Schuitmaker
Secretary of the Senate............................................Carol Morey Viventi
Speaker of the House...............................................................Jase Bolger
Speaker Pro Tem of the House............................................John J. Walsh
Clerk of the House...............................................................Gary Randall
2011 Regular Session............................Jan. 12, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................38
Number of Representative Districts....................................................110
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................. Rick Snyder
Lieutenant Governor.............................................................Brian Calley
Secretary of State................................................................. Ruth Johnson
Attorney General.................................................................. Bill Schuette
Treasurer..................................................................................Andy Dillon
Auditor........................................................................... Thomas McTavish
Director, Office of Financial Management.................Michael J. Moody
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................4
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................18
JUDICIAL BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice..................................... Robert P. Young Jr.
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................28
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 6th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website........................................http://www.michigan.gov
Governor’s Website....................................http://www.michigan.gov/gov
Legislative Website.......................... http://www.michiganlegislature.org
Judicial Website...................................... http://www.courts.michigan.gov
Highest Court.......................................................Supreme Judicial Court
Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice..................... Roderick L. Ireland
Number of Supreme Judicial Court Judges.............................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................28
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court........................................................................1st Circuit
Official State Website............................................... http://www.mass.gov
Governor’s Website....................................... http://www.state.ma.us/gov
Legislative Website.......................................http://www.state.ma.us/legis
Judicial Website..........................................http://www.state.ma.us/courts
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
*Seven counties have been abolished and are only geographic in
nature.
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STATE PAGES
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nickname.................................................................. The North Star State
Motto..................................................L’Etoile du Nord (The North Star)
Flower......................................................... Pink and White Lady-Slipper
Bird...................................................................................... Common Loon
Tree................................................................................................ Red Pine
Song....................................................................................Hail! Minnesota
Entered the Union................................................................. May 11, 1858
Capital.............................................................................................. St. Paul
Nickname.................................................................... The Magnolia State
Motto............................................. Virtute et Armis (By Valor and Arms)
Flower........................................................................................... Magnolia
Bird.......................................................................................... Mockingbird
Tree................................................................................................ Magnolia
Song......................................................................................Go, Mississippi
Entered the Union.......................................................December 10, 1817
Capital.............................................................................................. Jackson
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................79,627
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 14th
Population......................................................................................5,303,925
Rank in Nation.......................................................................................21st
Density per square mile........................................................................66.6
Capital City...................................................................................... St. Paul
Population.........................................................................................279,590
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City............................................................................. Minneapolis
Population.........................................................................................382,605
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................8
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................10
Number of County Governments...........................................................87
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................854
Number of School Districts...................................................................341
Number of Special Districts..................................................................456
Land Area (square miles).................................................................46,923
Rank in Nation.......................................................................................31st
Population......................................................................................2,967,297
Rank in Nation.......................................................................................31st
Density per square mile........................................................................63.2
Capital City...................................................................................... Jackson
Population.........................................................................................173,861
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City..................................................................................... Jackson
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................4
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................6
Number of County Governments...........................................................82
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................296
Number of School Districts...................................................................164
Number of Special Districts..................................................................458
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.............................................. Michelle Fischbach
President Pro Tem of the Senate..............................................Gen Olson
Secretary of the Senate........................................................Cal Ludeman
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
President of the Senate.............................................Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant
President Pro Tem of the Senate............................................Billy Hewes
Secretary of the Senate................................................. Tressa W. Guynes
Speaker of the House............................................................. Kurt Zellers
Chief Clerk of the House.................................................. Al Mathiowetz
Speaker of the House.................................................... William J. McCoy
Speaker Pro Tem of the House..........................................J.P. Compretta
Clerk of the House..........................................................Don Richardson
2011 Regular Session................................................Jan. 4 – May 23, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................67
Number of Representative Districts......................................................67
2011 Regular Session................................................ Jan. 4 – April 7, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................52
Number of Representative Districts....................................................122
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor...............................................................................Mark Dayton
Lieutenant Governor.......................................... Yvonne Prettner Solon
Secretary of State.................................................................. Mark Ritchie
Attorney General.................................................................Lori Swanson
Commissioner of Finance................................................. Jim Schowalter
Auditor.................................................................................. Rebecca Otto
Governor............................................................................ Haley Barbour
Lieutenant Governor...............................................................Phil Bryant
Secretary of State................................................... Delbert Hosemann Jr.
Attorney General....................................................................... Jim Hood
Treasurer.................................................................................. Tate Reeves
Auditor..............................................................................Stacey Pickering
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................24
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2004 – 1/2012
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................8
Number of Members in the Cabinet............. No formal cabinet system
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................................. David R. Stras
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................16
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 8th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website........................................... http://www.state.mn.us
Governor’s Website..............................http://www.governor.state.mn.us
Legislative Website......................................... http://www.leg.state.mn.us
Judicial Website.................................................http://www.mncourts.gov/
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JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice................................... William L. Waller Jr.
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................9
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................10
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 5th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website................................................... http://www.ms.gov
Governor’s Website...............................http://www.governor.state.ms.us
Legislative Website.....................................http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/
Judicial Website............................................. http://www.mssc.state.ms.us
STATE PAGES
Missouri
Montana
Nickname.....................................................................The Show Me State
Motto....................................................... Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto
(The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law)
Flower.............................................................. White Hawthorn Blossom
Bird................................................................................................. Bluebird
Tree.............................................................................Flowering Dogwood
Song......................................................................................Missouri Waltz
Entered the Union............................................................ August 10, 1821
Capital................................................................................... Jefferson City
Nickname...................................................................... The Treasure State
Motto.......................................................... Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver)
Flower.......................................................................................... Bitterroot
Bird........................................................................... Western Meadowlark
Tree......................................................................................Ponderosa Pine
Song................................................................................................ Montana
Entered the Union........................................................ November 8, 1889
Capital...............................................................................................Helena
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................145,546
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 4th
Population.........................................................................................989,415
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 44th
Density per square mile..........................................................................6.8
Capital City.......................................................................................Helena
Population...........................................................................................29,351
Rank in State........................................................................................... 6th
Largest City..................................................................................... Billings
Population.........................................................................................103,994
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................56
Number of County Governments...........................................................54
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................2
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................129
Number of School Districts...................................................................332
Number of Special Districts..................................................................758
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Land Area (square miles).................................................................68,742
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 18th
Population......................................................................................5,988,927
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 18th
Density per square mile........................................................................87.1
Capital City........................................................................... Jefferson City
Population...........................................................................................40,771
Rank in State......................................................................................... 15th
Largest City..............................................................................Kansas City
Population.........................................................................................451,572
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................8
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................10
Number of Geographic Counties.........................................................115
Number of County Governments.........................................................114
Number of County Equivalents..............................................................1*
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................952
Number of School Districts...................................................................536
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,809
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate.......................................... Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder
President Pro Tem of the Senate................................... Robert N. Mayer
Secretary of the Senate.....................................................Terry L. Spieler
Speaker of the House............................................................ Steven Tilley
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.......................................Shane Schoeller
Clerk of the House.....................................................D. Adam Crumbliss
2011 Regular Session................................................Jan. 5 – May 30, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................34
Number of Representative Districts....................................................163
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor..................................................................................... Jay Nixon
Lieutenant Governor............................................................ Peter Kinder
Secretary of State.............................................................Robin Carnahan
Attorney General...................................................................Chris Koster
Treasurer.................................................................................Clint Zweifel
Auditor..................................................................................Tom Schweich
Director, Division of Accounting.....................................Mark A. Kaiser
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2009 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................17
STATISTICS
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
President of the Senate......................................................... Jim Peterson
President Pro Tem of the Senate........................................ Bruce Tutvedt
Secretary of the Senate...................................................... Marilyn Miller
Speaker of the House.......................................................... Mike Milburn
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.............................................Janna Taylor
Chief Clerk of the House........................................................ Beth Cargo
2011 Regular Session.............................................. Jan. 3 – April 28, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................50
Number of Representative Districts....................................................100
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.........................................................................Brian Schweitzer
Lieutenant Governor........................................................ John Bohlinger
Secretary of State........................................................... Linda McCulloch
Attorney General................................................................ Steve Bullock
Treasurer.................................................................................... Janet Kelly
Auditor.............................................................................. Monica Lindeen
Administrator, State Accounting..............................Paul Christofferson
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2005 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................21
JUDICIAL BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................................ Mike McGrath
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website........................................................... http://mt.gov/
Governor’s Website..............................................http://governor.mt.gov/
Legislative Website................................ http://leg.mt.gov/css/default.asp
Judicial Website...................................................www.montanacourts.org
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice..................................William Ray Price Jr.
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................32
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 8th Circuit
Official State Website................................................. http://www.mo.gov/
Governor’s Website.............................................http://governor.mo.gov/
Legislative Website...........................................http://www.moga.mo.gov/
Judicial Website................................................http://www.courts.mo.gov/
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
*The city of St. Louis is an Independent City and considered a
county equivalent.
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STATE PAGES
Nebraska
Nevada
Nickname................................................................ The Cornhusker State
Motto................................................................... Equality Before the Law
Flower........................................................................................ Goldenrod
Bird........................................................................... Western Meadowlark
Tree........................................................................... Western Cottonwood
Song.............................................................................. Beautiful Nebraska
Entered the Union............................................................... March 1, 1867
Capital.............................................................................................. Lincoln
Nickname...........................................................................The Silver State
Motto...........................................................................All for Our Country
Flower..........................................................................................Sagebrush
Bird............................................................................... Mountain Bluebird
Tree..............................................Bristlecone Pine and Single-leaf Piñon
Song.......................................................................... Home Means Nevada
Entered the Union.......................................................... October 31, 1864
Capital.......................................................................................Carson City
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................76,824
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 15th
Population......................................................................................1,826,341
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 38th
Density per square mile........................................................................23.8
Capital City...................................................................................... Lincoln
Population.........................................................................................251,624
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City......................................................................................Omaha
Population.........................................................................................438,646
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................3
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................5
Number of County Governments...........................................................93
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................530
Number of School Districts...................................................................288
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,294
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body..................................................Unicameral Legislature
President of the Legislature...................................Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy
Speaker of the Legislature...................................................... Mike Flood
Chairperson of the Executive Board.............................. John Wightman
Clerk of the Legislature........................................... Patrick J. O’Donnell
2011 Regular Session..........................................Jan. 5 – Early June, 2011
Number of Legislative Districts..............................................................49
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.........................................................................David Heineman
Lieutenant Governor.............................................................Rick Sheehy
Secretary of State........................................................................John Gale
Attorney General................................................................... Jon Bruning
Treasurer...........................................................................Don B. Stenberg
Auditor.......................................................................................Mike Foley
State Accounting Administrator.......................................Michael Keays
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2005 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................30
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.................................. Michael G. Heavican
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................6
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 8th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.............................................http://www.state.ne.us
Governor’s Website......................... http://www.governor.nebraska.gov/
Legislative Website.................................. http://nebraskalegislature.gov/
Judicial Website................................... http://www.supremecourt.ne.gov/
supreme-court/index.shtml?sub1
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................109,781
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 7th
Population......................................................................................2,700,551
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 35th
Density per square mile........................................................................24.6
Capital City...............................................................................Carson City
Population...........................................................................................54,867
Rank in State........................................................................................... 6th
Largest City................................................................................. Las Vegas
Population.........................................................................................558,383
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................4
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................6
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................17
Number of County Governments...........................................................16
Number of County Equivalents..............................................................1*
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................19
Number of School Districts.....................................................................17
Number of Special Districts..................................................................146
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate...................................Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki
President Pro Tem of the Senate........................... Michael A. Schneider
Secretary of the Senate............................................... David A. Byerman
Speaker of the Assembly.................................................. John Oceguera
Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly..........................Deborah June Smith
Chief Clerk of the Assembly..................................... Susan Furlong Reil
2011 Regular Session.................................................Feb. 7 – June 6, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................21
Number of Representative Districts......................................................42
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor............................................................................Brian Sandoval
Lieutenant Governor..........................................................Brian Krolicki
Secretary of State..................................................................... Ross Miller
Attorney General...............................................Catherine Cortez Masto
Treasurer...............................................................................Kate Marshall
Auditor............................................................................ Paul V. Townsend
Controller.................................................................................. Kim Wallin
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................23
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.....................................Michael L. Douglas
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website....................................................http://www.nv.gov
Governor’s Website......................................... http://www.gov.state.nv.us
Legislative Website........................................... http://www.leg.state.nv.us
Judicial Website..................... http://www.nevadajudiciary.us/index.php/
supnews/349-welcome-to-the-new-nevada-judiciary-website.html
*Carson City is an Independent City and considered a county
equivalent.
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STATE PAGES
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Nickname....................................................................... The Granite State
Motto................................................................................. Live Free or Die
Flower...................................................................................... Purple Lilac
Bird.......................................................................................... Purple Finch
Tree........................................................................................... White Birch
Song............................................................................ Old New Hampshire
Entered the Union.................................................................June 21, 1788
Capital............................................................................................ Concord
Nickname........................................................................The Garden State
Motto.......................................................................Liberty and Prosperity
Flower.................................................................................................Violet
Bird.................................................................................Eastern Goldfinch
Tree.................................................................................................Red Oak
Song........................................................................... I’m From New Jersey
Entered the Union.......................................................December 18, 1787
Capital..............................................................................................Trenton
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................8,953
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 44th
Population......................................................................................1,316,470
Rank in Nation..................................................................................... 42nd
Density per square mile.........................................................................147
Capital City.................................................................................... Concord
Population...........................................................................................42,255
Rank in State...........................................................................................3rd
Largest City.............................................................................. Manchester
Population.........................................................................................108,586
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................2
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................4
Number of County Governments...........................................................10
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................13
Number of School Districts...................................................................164
Number of Special Districts..................................................................137
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................7,354
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 46th
Population......................................................................................8,791,894
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 11th
Density per square mile...................................................................1,195.5
Capital City......................................................................................Trenton
Population...........................................................................................82,883
Rank in State........................................................................................... 9th
Largest City.....................................................................................Newark
Population.........................................................................................278,980
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................12
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................14
Number of County Governments...........................................................21
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................324
Number of School Districts...................................................................549
Number of Special Districts..................................................................247
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body................................................................. General Court
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate................................................. Peter E. Bragdon
President Pro Tem of the Senate.................................. John S. Barnes Jr.
Clerk of the Senate........................................................ Tammy L. Wright
President of the Senate................................................. Stephen Sweeney
President Pro Tem of the Senate...............................................Nia H. Gil
Secretary of the Senate............................................................Kent Hicks
Speaker of the House................................................. William L. O’Brien
Clerk of the House.................................................. Karen O. Wadsworth
Speaker of the Assembly..................................................Sheila Y. Oliver
Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly.........................................Jerry Green
Clerk of the General Assembly......................................Dana M. Burley
2011 Regular Session.................................................. Jan. 5 – July 1, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................24
Number of Representative Districts....................................................103
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor...................................................................................John Lynch
Secretary of State...................................................... William M. Gardner
Attorney General...................................................... Michael A. Delaney
Treasurer................................................................. Catherine Provencher
Auditor...........................................................................Jeffrey A. Pattison
Comptroller.......................................................................Edgar R. Carter
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2005 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................1
Number of Members in the Cabinet............. No formal cabinet system
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice......................................... Linda S. Dalianis
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court........................................................................1st Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.............................................http://www.state.nh.us
Governor’s Website.................................... http://www.nh.gov/governor/
Legislative Website................................ http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us
Judicial Website.......................................... http://www.courts.state.nh.us/
2011 Regular Session............................Jan. 12, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................40
Number of Representative Districts......................................................40
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.............................................................................. Chris Christie
Lieutenant Governor........................................................Kim Guadagno
Attorney General..................................................................... Paula Dow
Treasurer.......................................................Andrew P. Sidamon-Eristoff
Auditor...................................................................................Stephen Eells
Controller.......................................................................... Matthew Boxer
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2010 – 1/2014
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................2
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................24
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice..............................................Stuart Rabner
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................35
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court.......................................................................3rd Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website..............................................http://www.state.nj.us
Governor’s Website................................http://www.state.nj.us/governor
Legislative Website........................................ http://www.njleg.state.nj.us
Judicial Website........................................http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us
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New Mexico
New York
Nickname.........................................................The Land of Enchantment
Motto..............................................Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes)
Flower.......................................................... Yucca (Our Lord’s Candles)
Bird...................................................................................... Chaparral Bird
Tree...................................................................................................... Piñon
Songs.................................................................. Asi es Nuevo Mexico and
O, Fair New Mexico
Entered the Union............................................................. January 6, 1912
Capital............................................................................................ Santa Fe
Nickname........................................................................The Empire State
Motto..................................................................Excelsior (Ever Upward)
Flower...................................................................................................Rose
Bird................................................................................................. Bluebird
Tree.......................................................................................... Sugar Maple
Song.................................................................................. I Love New York
Entered the Union..................................................................July 26, 1788
Capital...............................................................................................Albany
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................47,126
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 30th
Population....................................................................................19,378,102
Rank in Nation........................................................................................3rd
Density per square mile......................................................................411.2
Capital City.......................................................................................Albany
Population...........................................................................................93,539
Rank in State........................................................................................... 6th
Largest City.........................................................................New York City
Population......................................................................................8,363,710
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................27
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................29
Number of Geographic Counties.........................................................62*
Number of County Governments...........................................................57
Number of Consolidated Governments.................................................1*
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................618
Number of School Districts...................................................................680
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,119
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................121,298
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 5th
Population......................................................................................2,059,179
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 36th
Density per square mile........................................................................13.2
Capital City.................................................................................... Santa Fe
Population...........................................................................................71,831
Rank in State...........................................................................................3rd
Largest City........................................................................... Albuquerque
Population.........................................................................................521,999
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................3
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................5
Number of County Governments...........................................................33
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................101
Number of School Districts.....................................................................96
Number of Special Districts..................................................................633
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.................................... Lt. Gov. John A. Sanchez
President Pro Tem of the Senate............................. Timothy Z. Jennings
Chief Clerk of the Senate................................................Lenore Naranjo
Speaker of the House................................................................ Ben Lujan
Chief Clerk of the House............................................... Stephen R. Arias
2011 Regular Session.......................................... Jan. 18 – March 19, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................42
Number of Representative Districts......................................................70
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate......................................... Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy
Majority Leader of the Senate.........................................Dean G. Skelos
Secretary of the Senate..................................................... Frank Patience
Speaker of the Assembly................................................... Sheldon Silver
Clerk of the Assembly...............................................Laurene R. Kretzler
2011 Regular Session..............................Jan. 5, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................62
Number of Representative Districts....................................................150
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor..........................................................................Susana Martinez
Lieutenant Governor...................................................... John A. Sanchez
Secretary of State............................................................. Dianna J. Duran
Attorney General...................................................................... Gary King
Treasurer.................................................................................. James Lewis
Auditor.............................................................................. Hector Balderas
Controller.........................................................................Anthony Armijo
Governor.....................................................................Andrew M. Cuomo
Lieutenant Governor...........................................................Robert Duffy
Secretary of State........................................................Ruth Noemi-Colon
Attorney General................................................... Eric T. Schneiderman
Treasurer................................................................................. Aida Brewer
Comptroller................................................................Thomas P. DiNapoli
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................25
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................4
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................75
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice......................................Charles W. Daniels
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................10
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 10th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website........................................... http://www.state.nm.us
Governor’s Website..............................http://www.governor.state.nm.us
Legislative Website................................................ http://legis.state.nm.us
Judicial Website.................................................http://www.nmcourts.com
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court..................................................................Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Chief Justice.................................. Jonathan Lippman
Number of Court of Appeals Judges........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................57
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................4
U.S. Circuit Court...................................................................... 2nd Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website............................................. http://www.state.ny.us
Governor’s Website............................... http://www.state.ny.us/governor
Senate Website............................................ http://www.senate.state.ny.us
Assembly Website............................................ http://assembly.state.ny.us
Judicial Website............................................http://www.courts.state.ny.us
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North Carolina
North Dakota
Nickname................................. The Tar Heel State and Old North State
Motto...............................................................................Esse Quam Videri
(To Be Rather Than to Seem)
Flower.......................................................................................... Dogwood
Bird................................................................................................. Cardinal
Tree......................................................................................Long Leaf Pine
Song.............................................................................The Old North State
Entered the United States......................................... November 21, 1789
Capital.............................................................................................. Raleigh
Nickname.................................................................... Peace Garden State
Motto..............................................Liberty and Union, Now and Forever,
One and Inseparable
Flower.............................................................................Wild Prairie Rose
Bird........................................................................... Western Meadowlark
Tree.......................................................................................American Elm
Song............................................................................North Dakota Hymn
Entered the Union........................................................ November 2, 1889
Capital........................................................................................... Bismarck
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................48,618
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 29th
Population......................................................................................9,535,483
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 10th
Density per square mile......................................................................196.1
Capital City...................................................................................... Raleigh
Population.........................................................................................392,552
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City..................................................................................Charlotte
Population.........................................................................................687,456
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................13
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................15
Number of County Governments.........................................................100
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................548
Number of School Districts.......................................................................0
Number of Special Districts..................................................................315
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................69,001
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 17th
Population.........................................................................................672,591
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 48th
Density per square mile..........................................................................4.7
Capital City................................................................................... Bismarck
Population...........................................................................................60,389
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City.........................................................................................Fargo
Population...........................................................................................93,531
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of County Governments...........................................................53
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................357
Number of School Districts...................................................................198
Number of Special Districts..................................................................771
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
Legislative Body......................................................Legislative Assembly
President of the Senate........................................ Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton
President Pro Tem of the Senate.............................................Phil Berger
Principal Clerk of the Senate..................................................Janet Pruitt
President of the Senate........................................ Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley
President Pro Tem of the Senate...................................Richard Wardner
Secretary of the Senate..................................................... Fran Gronberg
Speaker of the House............................................................... Thom Tillis
Principal Clerk of the House.............................................. Denise Weeks
Speaker of the House........................................................ David Drovdal
Clerk of the House.................................................................. Buell Reich
2011 Regular Session......................................... Jan. 26 – Early July, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................50
Number of Representative Districts....................................................120
2011 Regular Session.............................................. Jan. 4 – April 28, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................47
Number of Representative Districts......................................................47
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor............................................................................Beverly Perdue
Lieutenant Governor..........................................................Walter Dalton
Secretary of State..............................................................Elaine Marshall
Attorney General.........................................................Roy A. Cooper III
Treasurer...................................................................................Jane Cowell
Auditor.......................................................................................Beth Wood
Controller............................................................................. David McCoy
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2009 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................10
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................10
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor........................................................................... Jack Dalrymple
Lieutenant Governor.......................................................... Drew Wrigley
Secretary of State....................................................................Alvin Jaeger
Attorney General......................................................... Wayne Stenehjem
Treasurer............................................................................... Kelly Schmidt
Auditor.........................................................................Robert R. Peterson
Governor’s Present Term.............................................. 12/2010 – 12/2012
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................10
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................18
JUDICIAL BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice...................................Jerry W. VandeWalle
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 8th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website............................................. http://discovernd.com
Governor’s Website...............................http://www.governor.state.nd.us
Legislative Website..............................................http://www.legis.nd.gov/
Judicial Website............................................ http://www.court.state.nd.us
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice................................................Sarah Parker
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................15
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 4th Circuit
Official State Website.............................................http://www.ncgov.com
Governor’s Website............................... http://www.governor.state.nc.us
Legislative Website................................................... http://www.ncleg.net
Judicial Website....................................................http://www.nccourts.org
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Nickname......................................................................The Buckeye State
Motto...................................................With God, All Things Are Possible
Flower............................................................................. Scarlet Carnation
Bird................................................................................................. Cardinal
Tree................................................................................................. Buckeye
Song......................................................................................Beautiful Ohio
Entered the Union............................................................... March 1, 1803
Capital..........................................................................................Columbus
Nickname........................................................................ The Sooner State
Motto....................... Labor Omnia Vincit (Labor Conquers All Things)
Flower........................................................................................... Mistletoe
Bird...................................................................... Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tree...................................................................................................Redbud
Song............................................................................................. Oklahoma
Entered the Union...................................................... November 16, 1907
Capital.................................................................................Oklahoma City
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................40,861
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 35th
Population....................................................................................11,536,504
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 7th
Density per square mile......................................................................282.3
Capital City..................................................................................Columbus
Population.........................................................................................754,885
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City.................................................................................Columbus
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................16
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................18
Number of County Governments...........................................................88
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................938
Number of School Districts...................................................................668
Number of Special Districts..................................................................700
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................68,595
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 19th
Population......................................................................................3,751,351
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 28th
Density per square mile........................................................................54.7
Capital City.........................................................................Oklahoma City
Population.........................................................................................551,789
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City........................................................................Oklahoma City
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................5
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................7
Number of County Governments...........................................................77
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................594
Number of School Districts...................................................................567
Number of Special Districts..................................................................642
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate..............................................Thomas E. Niehaus
President Pro Tem of the Senate............................................Keith Faber
Clerk of the Senate........................................................... Vincent Keeran
President of the Senate.............................................Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb
President Pro Tem of the Senate...................................... Brian Bingman
Secretary of the Senate............................................................ Paul Ziriax
Speaker of the House............................................ William G. Batchelder
Speaker Pro Tem of the House............................... Louis W. Blessing Jr.
Legislative Clerk of the House.................................... Laura P. Clemens
Speaker of the House................................................................Kris Steele
Speaker Pro Tem of the House.................................Jeffrey W. Hickman
Chief Clerk/Administrator of the House.............................. Joel Kintsel
2011 Regular Session..............................Jan. 3, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................33
Number of Representative Districts......................................................99
2011 Regular Session...............................................Feb. 7 – May 27, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................50
Number of Representative Districts....................................................101
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor..................................................................................John Kasich
Lieutenant Governor............................................................. Mary Taylor
Secretary of State......................................................................Jon Husted
Attorney General................................................................Mike DeWine
Treasurer..................................................................................Josh Mandel
Auditor.................................................................................. David A. Yost
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................24
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.................................... Maureen O’Connor
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................68
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 6th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.............................................http://www.state.oh.us
Governor’s Website...........................................http://governor.ohio.gov/
Legislative Website..............................http://www.legislature.state.oh.us
Judicial Website.......................................... http://www.sconet.state.oh.us
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor...................................................................................Mary Fallin
Lieutenant Governor.............................................................. Todd Lamb
Secretary of State..................................................................Glenn Coffee
Attorney General.....................................................................Scott Pruitt
Treasurer.....................................................................................Ken Miller
Auditor....................................................................................... Gary Jones
Comptroller.................................................................... Brenda Bolander
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................8
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice..........................................Steven W. Taylor
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................9
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................10
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 10th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.............................................http://www.state.ok.us
Governor’s Website..............................http://www.governor.state.ok.us/
Legislative Website...........................................http://www.lsb.state.ok.us
Judicial Website...........................................................http://www.oscn.net
STATE PAGES
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Nickname.........................................................................The Beaver State
Motto..........................................................She Flies with Her Own Wings
Flower.................................................................................. Oregon Grape
Bird........................................................................... Western Meadowlark
Tree............................................................................................ Douglas Fir
Song.............................................................................Oregon, My Oregon
Entered the Union.........................................................February 14, 1859
Capital.................................................................................................Salem
Nickname.....................................................................The Keystone State
Motto.....................................................Virtue, Liberty and Independence
Bird...................................................................................... Ruffed Grouse
Flower..............................................................................Mountain Laurel
Tree.................................................................................................Hemlock
Song.........................................................................................Pennsylvania
Entered the Union.......................................................December 12, 1787
Capital........................................................................................ Harrisburg
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................95,988
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 10th
Population......................................................................................3,831,074
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 27th
Density per square mile........................................................................39.9
Capital City.........................................................................................Salem
Population.........................................................................................153,435
Rank in State...........................................................................................3rd
Largest City....................................................................................Portland
Population.........................................................................................557,706
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................5
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................7
Number of County Governments...........................................................36
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................242
Number of School Districts...................................................................234
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,034
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body......................................................Legislative Assembly
President of the Senate.....................................................Peter Courtney
President Pro Tem of the Senate.......................................Ginny Burdick
Secretary of the Senate....................................................... Robert Taylor
Speaker of the House..................................Bruce Hanna; Arnie Roblan
Chief Clerk of the House............................................... Ramona Kenady
2011 Regular Session...............................................Feb. 1 – June 30, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................30
Number of Representative Districts......................................................60
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor....................................................................... John A. Kitzhaber
Secretary of State.................................................................... Kate Brown
Attorney General...................................................................John Kroger
Treasurer..................................................................................Ted Wheeler
Auditor................................................................................Gary Blackmer
Controller..............................................................................John Radford
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet............. No formal cabinet system
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................44,743
Rank in Nation..................................................................................... 32nd
Population....................................................................................12,702,379
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 6th
Density per square mile......................................................................283.9
Capital City................................................................................ Harrisburg
Population...........................................................................................47,148
Rank in State......................................................................................... 13th
Largest City.............................................................................Philadelphia
Population......................................................................................1,447,395
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................18
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................20
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................67
Number of County Governments...........................................................66
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................1
Number of Municipal Governments.................................................1,016
Number of School Districts...................................................................515
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,728
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate.............................................Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley
President Pro Tem of the Senate................................. Joseph B. Scarnati
Secretary-Parliamentarian of the Senate....................Mark R. Corrigan
Speaker of the House..................................................... Samuel H. Smith
Chief Clerk of the House.................................. Anthony Frank Barbush
2011 Regular Session..............................Jan. 4, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................50
Number of Representative Districts....................................................203
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................ Tom Corbett
Lieutenant Governor.............................................................. Jim Cawley
Secretary of State................................................................. Carol Aichele
Attorney General...................................................... William H. Ryan Jr.
Treasurer............................................................................Robert McCord
Comptroller...................................................................Anna Marie Kiehl
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................28
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.......................................Ronald D. Castille
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................23
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court.......................................................................3rd Circuit
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice......................................... Paul J. De Muniz
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................10
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
Official State Website........................................... http://www.oregon.gov
Governor’s Website......................................http://governor.oregon.gov/
Legislative Website........................................... http://www.leg.state.or.us
Judicial Website............................................... https://www.ojd.state.or.us
JUDICIAL BRANCH
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.............................................http://www.state.pa.us
Governor’s Website..............................http://www.governor.state.pa.us/
Legislative Website........................................ http://www.legis.state.pa.us
Judicial Website........................................... http://www.courts.state.pa.us
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Rhode Island
South Carolina
Nicknames.................................................Little Rhody and Ocean State
Motto.................................................................................................... Hope
Flower.................................................................................................Violet
Bird.................................................................................Rhode Island Red
Tree............................................................................................. Red Maple
Song.........................................................................................Rhode Island
Entered the Union................................................................. May 29, 1790
Capital........................................................................................ Providence
Nickname..................................................................... The Palmetto State
Motto.................................................................. Animis Opibusque Parati
(Prepared in Mind and Resources) and
Dum Spiro Spero (While I breathe, I Hope)
Flower............................................................................. Yellow Jessamine
Bird.......................................................................................Carolina Wren
Tree.................................................................................................Palmetto
Songs..................................... Carolina and South Carolina on My Mind
Entered the Union................................................................. May 23, 1788
Capital.......................................................................................... Columbia
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................1,034
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 50th
Population......................................................................................1,052,567
Rank in Nation......................................................................................43rd
Density per square mile...................................................................1,018.1
Capital City................................................................................ Providence
Population.........................................................................................171,557
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City............................................................................... Providence
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................2
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................4
Number of Geographic Counties.............................................................5
Number of County Governments.............................................................0
Number of Municipal Governments........................................................8
Number of School Districts.......................................................................4
Number of Special Districts....................................................................91
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate......................................... M. Teresa Paiva-Weed
President Pro Tem of the Senate.................................. Juan M. Pichardo
Secretary of the Senate........................................................ Joseph Brady
Speaker of the House............................................................. Gordon Fox
Speaker Pro Tem of the House...................................Elaine A. Coderre
Clerk of the House.............................................................Frank McCabe
2011 Regular Session........................................... Jan. 4 – Late June, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................38
Number of Representative Districts......................................................75
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor....................................................................... Lincoln D. Chafee
Lieutenant Governor..............................................Elizabeth H. Roberts
Secretary of State................................................................... Ralph Mollis
Attorney General..........................................................Peter F. Kilmartin
Treasurer......................................................................Gina M. Raimondo
Auditor.................................................................................. Dennis Hoyle
Controller.............................................................................Marc Leonetti
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................20
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice..............................................Paul A. Suttell
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court........................................................................1st Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.............................................. http://www.state.ri.us
Governor’s Website.................................http://www.governor.state.ri.us
Legislative Website.......................................... http://www.rilin.state.ri.us
Judicial Website.............................................http://www.courts.state.ri.us
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STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................30,061
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 40th
Population......................................................................................4,625,364
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 24th
Density per square mile......................................................................153.9
Capital City.................................................................................. Columbia
Population.........................................................................................127,029
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City................................................................................. Columbia
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................7
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................9
Number of County Governments...........................................................46
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................268
Number of School Districts.....................................................................85
Number of Special Districts..................................................................299
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate..................................................Lt. Gov. Ken Ard
President Pro Tem of the Senate..............................Glenn F. McConnell
Clerk of the Senate.........................................................Jeffrey S. Gossett
Speaker of the House.............................................. Robert W. Harrell Jr.
Speaker Pro Tem of the House........................................James H. Lucas
Clerk of the House............................................................ Charles F. Reid
2011 Regular Session............................................... Jan. 11 – June 2, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................46
Number of Representative Districts....................................................124
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................. Nikki Haley
Lieutenant Governor................................................................... Ken Ard
Secretary of State............................................................ Mark Hammond
Attorney General................................................................... Alan Wilson
Treasurer..................................................................................Curtis Loftis
Auditor.....................................................................Richard H. Gilbert Jr.
Comptroller...................................................................Richard Eckstrom
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................9
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.........................................Jean Hoefer Toal
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................10
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 4th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website................................................... http://www.sc.gov/
Governor’s Website...................................... http://www.scgovernor.com
Legislative Website.......................................http://www.scstatehouse.net
Judicial Website.......................................... http://www.judicial.state.sc.us
STATE PAGES
South Dakota
Tennessee
Nickname............................................................The Mt. Rushmore State
Motto.............................................................. Under God the People Rule
Flower.............................................................................American Pasque
Bird..........................................................................Ring-necked Pheasant
Tree................................................................................ Black Hills Spruce
Song.............................................................................. Hail, South Dakota
Entered the Union........................................................ November 2, 1889
Capital.................................................................................................Pierre
Nickname....................................................................The Volunteer State
Motto...............................................................Agriculture and Commerce
Flower......................................................................................................Iris
Bird.......................................................................................... Mockingbird
Tree........................................................................................... Tulip Poplar
Songs...................................................... When It’s Iris Time in Tennessee;
The Tennessee Waltz; My Homeland, Tennessee;
My Tennessee; and Rocky Top;
Entered the Union...................................................................June 1, 1796
Capital........................................................................................... Nashville
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................75,811
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 16th
Population.........................................................................................814,180
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 46th
Density per square mile........................................................................10.7
Capital City.........................................................................................Pierre
Population...........................................................................................13,899
Rank in State........................................................................................... 7th
Largest City................................................................................Sioux Falls
Population.........................................................................................154,997
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of County Governments...........................................................66
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................309
Number of School Districts...................................................................166
Number of Special Districts..................................................................526
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................41,235
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 34th
Population......................................................................................6,346,105
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 17th
Density per square mile......................................................................153.9
Capital City................................................................................... Nashville
Population.........................................................................................596,462
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City.................................................................................. Memphis
Population.........................................................................................669,651
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................9
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................11
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................95
Number of County Governments...........................................................92
Number of Consolidated Governments...................................................3
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................347
Number of School Districts.....................................................................14
Number of Special Districts..................................................................475
President of the Senate...................................Lt. Gov. Matthew Michels
President Pro Tem of the Senate............................................... Bob Gray
Secretary of the Senate.................................................... Trudy Evenstad
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
Speaker of the House...............................................................Val Rausch
Speaker Pro Tem of the House........................................Brian G. Gosch
Chief Clerk of the House.................................................... Karen Gerdes
Senate President..................................................... Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey
Speaker Pro Tem of the Senate....................................... Jamie Woodson
Chief Clerk of the Senate........................................... Russell Humphrey
2011 Regular Session.......................................... Jan. 11 – March 28, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................35
Number of Representative Districts......................................................35
Speaker of the House........................................................... Beth Harwell
Speaker Pro Tem of the House..........................................Judd Matheny
Chief Clerk of the House....................................................... Joe McCord
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
2011 Regular Session...........................................Jan. 11 – mid-May, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................33
Number of Representative Districts......................................................99
Governor........................................................................Dennis Daugaard
Lieutenant Governor.................................................... Matthew Michels
Secretary of State.................................................................Jason M. Gant
Attorney General............................................................... Martin Jackley
Treasurer.................................................................................Rich Sattgast
Auditor...................................................................................Steve Barnett
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................7
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................19
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice....................................David E. Gilbertson
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 8th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website............................................. http://www.state.sd.us
Governor’s Website............................... http://www.state.sd.us/governor
Legislative Website.................................................. http://legis.state.sd.us
Judicial Website................................................ http://www.sdjudicial.com
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.................................................................................. Bill Haslam
Lieutenant Governor............................................................ Ron Ramsey
Secretary of State..................................................................... Tre Hargett
Attorney General.............................................................. Robert Cooper
Treasurer......................................................................David H. Lillard Jr.
Auditor........................................................................ Arthur A. Hayes Jr.
Comptroller...............................................................................Jan I. Sylvis
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................1
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................28
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.............................................Cornelia Clark
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................24
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 6th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website............................................. http://www.state.tn.us
Governor’s Website................................http://www.state.tn.us/governor
Legislative Website...............................http://www.legislature.state.tn.us
Judicial Website..................................................http://www.tsc.state.tn.us
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STATE PAGES
Texas
Utah
Nickname....................................................................The Lone Star State
Motto........................................................................................... Friendship
Flower.................................. Bluebonnet (Buffalo Clover, Wolf Flower)
Bird.......................................................................................... Mockingbird
Tree...................................................................................................... Pecan
Song...................................................................................Texas, Our Texas
Entered the Union.......................................................December 29, 1845
Capital................................................................................................ Austin
Nickname.......................................................................The Beehive State
Motto............................................................................................... Industry
Flower........................................................................................... Sego Lily
Bird................................................................................. California Seagull
Tree........................................................................................... Blue Spruce
Song............................................................................. Utah, We Love Thee
Entered the Union............................................................. January 4, 1896
Capital...................................................................................Salt Lake City
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...............................................................261,232
Rank in Nation....................................................................................... 2nd
Population....................................................................................25,145,561
Rank in Nation....................................................................................... 2nd
Density per square mile........................................................................96.3
Capital City........................................................................................ Austin
Population.........................................................................................757,688
Rank in State........................................................................................... 4th
Largest City................................................................................... Houston
Population......................................................................................2,242,193
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................36
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................38
Number of County Governments.........................................................254
Number of Municipal Governments.................................................1,209
Number of School Districts................................................................1,081
Number of Special Districts...............................................................2,291
Land Area (square miles).................................................................82,170
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 12th
Population......................................................................................2,763,885
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 34th
Density per square mile........................................................................33.6
Capital City...........................................................................Salt Lake City
Population.........................................................................................181,698
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City..........................................................................Salt Lake City
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................4
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................6
Number of County Governments...........................................................29
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................242
Number of School Districts.....................................................................40
Number of Special Districts..................................................................288
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.................................... Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst
President Pro Tem of the Senate.......................................... Steve Ogden
Secretary of the Senate............................................................Patsy Spaw
Speaker of the House.................................................................Joe Straus
Speaker Pro Tem of the House............................................ Craig Eiland
Chief Clerk of the House....................................................Robert Haney
2011 Regular Session..............................................Jan. 11 – May 30, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................31
Number of Representative Districts....................................................150
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor....................................................................................Rick Perry
Lieutenant Governor......................................................David Dewhurst
Secretary of State....................................................... Esperanza Andrade
Attorney General.................................................................. Greg Abbott
Comptroller of Public Accounts......................................... Susan Combs
Auditor......................................................................................... John Keel
Governor’s Present Term................................................ 12/2000 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................9
Number of Members in the Cabinet............. No formal cabinet system
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice....................................Wallace B. Jefferson
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................9
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges................................80
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................4
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 5th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website..............................................http://www.state.tx.us
Governor’s Website................................ http://www.governor.state.tx.us
Legislative Website.....................................http://www.capitol.state.tx.us
Judicial Website............................................ http://www.courts.state.tx.us
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
President of the Senate..........................................Michael G. Waddoups
Secretary of the Senate................................................Annette B. Moore
Speaker of the House..............................................Rebecca D. Lockhart
Chief Clerk of the House.................................................... Sandy Tenney
2011 Regular Session.......................................... Jan. 24 – March 10, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................29
Number of Representative Districts......................................................75
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor..........................................................................Gary R. Herbert
Lieutenant Governor............................................................Gregory Bell
Attorney General.......................................................... Mark L. Shurtleff
Treasurer.................................................................................Richard Ellis
Auditor..........................................................................Auston G. Johnson
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 8/2009 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................21
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice................................. Christine M. Durham
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Number of Intermediate Appellate Court Judges..................................7
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 10th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website................................................http://www.utah.gov
Governor’s Website.................................http://www.utah.gov/governor/
Legislative Website............................................. http://www.le.state.ut.us
Judicial Website...................................................http://www.utcourts.gov/
STATE PAGES
Vermont
Virginia
Nickname........................................................The Green Mountain State
Motto............................................................................ Freedom and Unity
Flower....................................................................................... Red Clover
Bird.......................................................................................Hermit Thrush
Tree.......................................................................................... Sugar Maple
Song...................................................................................... Hail, Vermont!
Entered the Union............................................................... March 4, 1791
Capital........................................................................................ Montpelier
Nickname..................................................................... The Old Dominion
Motto.............................. Sic Semper Tyrannis (Thus Always to Tyrants)
Flower.......................................................................................... Dogwood
Bird................................................................................................. Cardinal
Tree............................................................................................... Dogwood
Song, emeritus..........................................Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
Entered the Union.................................................................June 25, 1788
Capital......................................................................................... Richmond
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................9,217
Rank in Nation......................................................................................43rd
Population.........................................................................................625,741
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 49th
Density per square mile........................................................................67.9
Capital City................................................................................ Montpelier
Population.............................................................................................7,760
Rank in State......................................................................................... 13th
Largest City................................................................................Burlington
Population...........................................................................................38,897
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of County Governments...........................................................14
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................45
Number of School Districts...................................................................293
Number of Special Districts..................................................................144
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate................................................ Lt. Gov. Phil Scott
President Pro Tem of the Senate...................................John F. Campbell
Secretary of the Senate.............................................John H. Bloomer Jr.
Speaker of the House...............................................................Shap Smith
Clerk of the House......................................................... Donald G. Milne
2011 Regular Session..................................................Jan. 5 – May 6, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................13
Number of Representative Districts....................................................106
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor......................................................................... Peter E. Shumlin
Lieutenant Governor..................................................................Phil Scott
Secretary of State..................................................................... Jim Condos
Attorney General......................................................... William H. Sorrell
Treasurer.......................................................................... Elizabeth Pearce
Auditor......................................................................... Thomas M. Salmon
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet........................................................7
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................................. Paul L. Reiber
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Total Number of Appellant Court Judges...............................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court...................................................................... 2nd Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.................................................. http://vermont.gov
Governor’s Website..........................http://www.vermont.gov/governor/
Legislative Website............................................http://www.leg.state.vt.us
Judicial Website.....................................http://www.vermontjudiciary.org
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................39,490
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 36th
Population......................................................................................8,001,024
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 12th
Density per square miles....................................................................202.6
Capital City................................................................................. Richmond
Population.........................................................................................202,002
Rank in State........................................................................................... 4th
Largest City.........................................................................Virginia Beach
Population.........................................................................................433,746
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................11
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................13
Number of Geographic Counties...........................................................95
Number of County Governments.........................................................95*
Number of Consolidated Governments.................................................5*
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................229
Number of School Districts.......................................................................1
Number of Special Districts..................................................................186
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body.......................................................... General Assembly
President of the Senate.............................................Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling
President Pro Tem of the Senate...................................Charles J. Colgan
Clerk of the Senate...................................................Susan Clarke Schaar
Speaker of the House.................................................... William J. Howell
Clerk of the House....................................................... Bruce F. Jamerson
2011 Regular Session.............................................. Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................40
Number of Representative Districts....................................................100
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.......................................................................... Bob McDonnell
Lieutenant Governor...............................................................Bill Bolling
Secretary of the Commonwealth........................................ Janet Polarek
Attorney General...............................................................Ken Cuccinelli
Treasurer....................................................................... Manju Ganeriwala
Auditor......................................................................... Walter J. Kucharski
Comptroller.......................................................................David Von Moll
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2010 – 1/2014
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................3
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................14
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice....................................... Cynthia D. Kinser
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Total Number of Appellant Court Judges.............................................11
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 4th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website...........................................http://www.virginia.gov
Governor’s Website............................http://www.governor.virginia.gov/
Legislative Website..................................................http://legis.state.va.us
Judicial Website............................................http://www.courts.state.va.us
*In addition to 95 counties, Virginia has 39 Independent Cities,
considered county equivalents. Five cities in the Hampton Roads
area were formed of entire counties and function at the county level
of government. They are listed with the Independent Cities but
counted as consolidated governments in Virginia.
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STATE PAGES
Washington
West Virginia
Nickname...................................................................The Evergreen State
Motto......................... Alki (Chinook Indian word meaning By and By)
Flower......................................................................Coast Rhododendron
Bird..................................................................................Willow Goldfinch
Tree................................................................................. Western Hemlock
Song........................................................................ Washington, My Home
Entered the Union...................................................... November 11, 1889
Capital............................................................................................ Olympia
Nickname....................................................................The Mountain State
Motto..................................................................... Montani Semper Liberi
(Mountaineers Are Always Free)
Flower.................................................................................Rhododendron
Bird................................................................................................. Cardinal
Tree.......................................................................................... Sugar Maple
Songs.............................................West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home;
The West Virginia Hills; and
This is My West Virginia
Entered the Union.................................................................June 20, 1863
Capital........................................................................................ Charleston
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................66,456
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 20th
Population......................................................................................6,724,540
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 13th
Density per square mile......................................................................101.2
Capital City.................................................................................... Olympia
Population...........................................................................................45,322
Rank in State......................................................................................... 18th
Largest City.......................................................................................Seattle
Population.........................................................................................598,541
Number of Representatives in Congress...............................................10
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................12
Number of County Governments...........................................................39
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................281
Number of School Districts...................................................................296
Number of Special Districts...............................................................1,229
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.............................................Lt. Gov. Brad Owen
President Pro Tem of the Senate................................Margarita Prentice
Secretary of the Senate..................................................... Tom Hoemann
Speaker of the House........................................................... Frank Chopp
Speaker Pro Tem of the House..............................................Jim Mueller
Chief Clerk of the House...................................................Barbara Baker
2011 Regular Session............................................ Jan. 10 – April 22, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................49
Number of Representative Districts......................................................49
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................. Christine O. Gregoire
Lieutenant Governor.............................................................. Brad Owen
Secretary of State........................................................................Sam Reed
Attorney General...............................................................Rob McKenna
Treasurer.............................................................................James McIntire
Auditor..................................................................................Brian Sonntag
Director of Office of Financial Management.................... Marty Brown
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2005 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................9
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................28
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice.....................................Barbara A. Madsen
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................9
Total Number of Appellant Court Judges.............................................22
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 9th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.................................................http://access.wa.gov
Governor’s Website..................................... http://www.governor.wa.gov
Legislative Website.................................................http://www.leg.wa.gov
Judicial Website................................................. http://www.courts.wa.gov
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STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................24,038
Rank in Nation.......................................................................................41st
Population......................................................................................1,852,994
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 37th
Density per square mile........................................................................77.1
Capital City................................................................................ Charleston
Population...........................................................................................50,302
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City............................................................................... Charleston
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................3
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................5
Number of County Governments...........................................................55
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................232
Number of School Districts.....................................................................55
Number of Special Districts..................................................................321
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Acting President of the Senate.....................................Jeffrey V. Kessler
President Pro Tem of the Senate.................................... Brooks McCabe
Clerk of the Senate.......................................................Darrell E. Holmes
Speaker of the House of Delegates.......................... Richard Thompson
Speaker Pro Tem of the House of Delegates...................... Ron Fragale
Clerk of the House of Delegates................................. Gregory M. Gray
2011 Regular Session.......................................... Jan. 12 – March 18, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................17
Number of Representative Districts......................................................58
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor........................................................................Earl Ray Tomblin
Lieutenant Governor.....................................................Jeffrey V. Kessler
Secretary of State..............................................................Natalie Tennant
Attorney General.................................................. Darrell V. McGraw Jr.
Treasurer............................................................................. John D. Perdue
Auditor...........................................................................Glen B. Ganier III
Governor’s Present Term................................................ 11/2010 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet........................................................9
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court................................................. Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Appeals Chief Justice............Margaret L. Workman
Number of Supreme Court of Appeals Judges.......................................5
Total Number of Appellant Court Judges...............................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 4th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website.................................................. http://www.wv.gov/
Governor’s Website............................................... http://www.wvgov.org/
Legislative Website.......................................http://www.legis.state.wv.us/
Judicial Website.......................................... http://www.state.wv.us/wvsca/
STATE PAGES
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Nickname*...................................................................... The Badger State
Motto............................................................................................... Forward
Flower......................................................................................Wood Violet
Bird......................................................................................................Robin
Tree.......................................................................................... Sugar Maple
Song......................................................................................On, Wisconsin!
Entered the Union................................................................. May 29, 1848
Capitol............................................................................................ Madison
Nicknames............................The Equality State and The Cowboy State
Motto....................................................................................... Equal Rights
Flower............................................................................ Indian Paintbrush
Bird........................................................................... Western Meadowlark
Tree...........................................................................................Cottonwood
Song............................................................................................... Wyoming
Entered the Union..................................................................July 10, 1890
Capital.......................................................................................... Cheyenne
STATISTICS
*unofficial
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles).................................................................54,158
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 25th
Population......................................................................................5,686,986
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 20th
Density per square mile.........................................................................105
Capital City.................................................................................... Madison
Population.........................................................................................231,916
Rank in State.......................................................................................... 2nd
Largest City............................................................................... Milwaukee
Population.........................................................................................604,477
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................8
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes.............................................................10
Number of County Governments...........................................................72
Number of Municipal Governments....................................................592
Number of School Districts...................................................................441
Number of Special Districts..................................................................756
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.................................................... Michael G. Ellis
President Pro Tem of the Senate............................... Joseph K. Leibham
Chief Clerk of the Senate.......................................... Robert J. Marchant
Speaker of the Assembly....................................................Jeff Fitzgerald
Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly.........................................Bill Kramer
Chief Clerk of the Assembly...............................................Patrick Fuller
2011 Regular Session............................Jan. 11, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................33
Number of Representative Districts......................................................99
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor........................................................................... Scott K. Walker
Lieutenant Governor...................................................Rebecca Kleefisch
Secretary of State........................................................ Douglas LaFollette
Attorney General.............................................................. J.B. Van Hollen
Treasurer........................................................................... Kurt W. Schuller
Auditor.............................................................................Janice L. Mueller
Controller.............................................................................. Steve Censky
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................6
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................... Shirley S. Abrahamson
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
Total Number of Appellant Court Judges.............................................16
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................2
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................... 7th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Land Area (square miles).................................................................97,093
Rank in Nation........................................................................................ 9th
Population.........................................................................................563,626
Rank in Nation...................................................................................... 50th
Density per square mile........................................................................14.1
Capital City.................................................................................. Cheyenne
Population...........................................................................................56,915
Rank in State............................................................................................1st
Largest City................................................................................. Cheyenne
Number of Representatives in Congress.................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of County Governments...........................................................23
Number of Municipal Governments......................................................99
Number of School Districts.....................................................................55
Number of Special Districts..................................................................549
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate....................................................... Jim Anderson
Vice President of the Senate....................................... Philip A. Nicholas
Chief Clerk of the Senate................................................... Diane Harvey
Speaker of the House.................................................. Edward Buchanan
Speaker Pro Tem of the House..........................................Keith Gingery
Chief Clerk of the House................................................ Patricia Benskin
2011 Regular Session............................................ Jan. 11 – March 3, 2011
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................30
Number of Representative Districts......................................................60
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor............................................................................ Matthew Mead
Secretary of State................................................................. Max Maxfield
Attorney General......................................................... Bruce A. Salzburg
Treasurer........................................................................... Joseph B. Meyer
Auditor................................................................................. Cynthia Cloud
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch...........................5
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................20
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice............................................ Marilyn S. Kite
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................5
Total Number of Appellant Court Judges...............................................0
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
U.S. Circuit Court..................................................................... 10th Circuit
STATE INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website............................................ http://www.state.wy.us
Governor’sWebsite...............................................http://governor.wy.gov/
Legislative Website.......................................... http://legisweb.state.wy.us
Judicial Website........................................... http://www.courts.state.wy.us
Official State Website....................................... http://www.wisconsin.gov
Governor’s Website....................................http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us
Legislative Website........................................ http://www.legis.state.wi.us
Judicial Website............................................http://www.courts.state.wi.us
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District of Columbia
American Samoa
Motto...................................................... Justitia Omnibus (Justice to All)
Flower...................................................................American Beauty Rose
Bird......................................................................................... Wood Thrush
Tree............................................................................................ Scarlet Oak
Became U.S. Capital......................................................December 1, 1800
Motto.........................Samoa-Maumua le Atua (In Samoa, God Is First)
Flower.............................................................................. Paogo (Ula-fala)
Plant........................................................................................................Ava
Song....................................................................................Amerika Samoa
Became a Territory of the United States...........................................1900
Capital......................................................................................... Pago Pago
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)........................................................................61
Population.........................................................................................601,723
Density per square mile...................................................................9,856.5
Delegate to Congress*...............................................................................1
Number of 2012 Electoral Votes...............................................................3
Number of Municipal Governments........................................................1
Number of School Districts.......................................................................1
Number of Special Districts......................................................................0
*Committee voting privileges only.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body............................. Council of the District of Columbia
Chair................................................................................Kwame R. Brown
Chair Pro Tem..................................................................... Mary M. Cheh
Secretary to the Council..................................................... Nyasha Smith
2011 Regular Session..............................Jan. 3, 2011 – Meets year-round
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Mayor................................................................................ Vincent C. Gray
Secretary of the District of Columbia...................Cynthia Brock-Smith
Attorney General.................................................................. Irvin Nathan
Chief Financial Officer......................................................Natwar Gandhi
Auditor.............................................................................Deborah Nichols
Mayor’s Present Term....................................................... 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................10
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................10
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.........................................................D.C. Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Chief Justice......................................Eric Washington
Number of Court of Appeals Judges........................................................9
Number of U.S. Court Districts.................................................................1
INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official Website.............................................................http://www.dc.gov/
Mayor’s Website......................................http://dc.gov/mayor/index.shtm
Legislative Website....................http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us
Judicial Website...................http://www.dccourts.gov/dccourts/index.jsp
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)........................................................................77
Population...........................................................................................65,628
Density per square mile......................................................................852.3
Capital City................................................................................. Pago Pago
Population.............................................................................................4,278
Rank in Territory....................................................................................3rd
Largest City.......................................................................................Tafuna
Population.............................................................................................8,409
Delegate to Congress*...............................................................................1
Number of School Districts.......................................................................1
*Committee voting privileges only.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.......................................Gaoteote P.T. Gaoteote
President Pro Tem of the Senate..........................Tulifua Tini Lam Yuen
Secretary of the Senate....................................................... Leo’o V. Ma’o
Speaker of the House.................................................. Savali Talavou Ale
Chief Clerk of the House...................................................... Fialupe Lutu
2011 Regular Session..................................................Jan. 10, 2011 – TBD
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................12
Number of Representative Districts......................................................17
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................. Togiola T.A. Tulafono
Lieutenant Governor................................................... Ipulasi Aito Sunia
Attorney General............................................... Fepulea’i Afa Ripley Jr.
Treasurer.......................................................................... Magalei Logovi’i
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 4/2003 – 1/2013
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court............................................................................High Court
High Court Chief Justice............................................... F. Michael Kruse
Number of High Court Judges..................................................................6
INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official Website...............................................http://americansamoa.gov/
Governor’s Website............................................. http://www.asg-gov.net/
Legislative Website............... http://www.government.as/legislative.htm
Judicial Website........................................................http://www.asbar.org/
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Guam
Northern Mariana
Islands
Nickname....................................................................... Hub of the Pacific
Flower...................................................... Puti Tai Nobio (Bougainvillea)
Bird................................................................................ Totot (Fruit Dove)
Tree...................................................................................Ifit (Intsiabijuga)
Song..........................................................................Stand Ye Guamanians
Stone.................................................................................................... Latte
Animal...............................................................................................Iguana
Ceded to the United States by Spain........................December 10, 1898
Became a Territory............................................................. August 1, 1950
Request to become a Commonwealth Plebiscite......... November 1987
Capital.............................................................................................Hagatna
Flower............................................................................................Plumeria
Bird............................................................................ Marianas Fruit Dove
Tree............................................................................................. Flame Tree
Song.........................................................................Gi Talo Gi Halom Tasi
Administered by the United States
a trusteeship for the United Nations....................................July 18, 1947
Voters approved a proposed constitution.................................June 1975
U.S. president signed covenant agreeing to
commonwealth status for the islands.............................. March 24, 1976
Became a self-governing Commonwealth...................... January 9, 1978
Capital................................................................................................Saipan
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)......................................................................210
Population.........................................................................................178,430
Density per square mile......................................................................849.7
Capital.............................................................................................Hagatna
Population.............................................................................................1,122
Rank in Territory.................................................................................. 13th
Largest City................................................................................. Tamuning
Population...........................................................................................10,833
Delegate to Congress*...............................................................................1
Number of School Districts.......................................................................1
*Committee voting privileges only.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
Speaker........................................................................... Judith T. Won Pat
Vice Speaker................................................................ Benjamin J.F. Cruz
Clerk of the Legislature................................................ Patricia C. Santos
2011 Regular Session............................Jan. 10, 2011 – Meets year-round
Number of Senatorial Districts...............................................................15
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor.......................................................................Edward J.B. Calvo
Lieutenant Governor............................................................. Ray Tenorio
Attorney General....................................................... Leonardo Rapadas
Treasurer.............................................................................Rose T. Fejeran
Auditor....................................................................... Doris Flores Brooks
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2011 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................10
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................55
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)......................................................................179
Population...........................................................................................88,662
Density per square mile......................................................................495.3
Capital City........................................................................................Saipan
Population...........................................................................................62,392
Largest City.......................................................................................Saipan
Delegate to Congress*...............................................................................1
Number of School Districts.......................................................................1
*Committee voting privileges only.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate................................................ Paul A. Manglona
Vice President of the Senate...................................... Jude Hofschneider
Clerk of the Senate.......................................................... Doris Bermudes
Speaker of the House................................................... Eliceo D. Cabrera
Vice Speaker of the House....................................Felicidad T. Ogumoro
Clerk of the House.............................................................Linda B. Muna
2011 Regular Session..................................................Jan. 10, 2011 – TBD
Number of Senatorial Districts.................................................................9
Number of Representative Districts......................................................18
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor......................................................................... Benigno R. Fitial
Lieutenant Governor.............................................................. Eloy S. Inos
Attorney General................................................Edward T. Buckingham
Treasurer..................................................................... Antoinette S. Calvo
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2006 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................10
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................16
INTERNET ADDRESSES
Highest Court........................................ Commonwealth Supreme Court
Commonwealth Supreme Court Chief Justice....... Miguel S. Demapan
Number of Commonwealth Supreme Court Judges..............................3
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice....................................F. Phillip Carbullido
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................3
Official Website...................................................................http://ns.gov.gu
Governor’s Website.................................http://www.guamgovernor.net/
Legislative Website............................ http://www.guamlegislature.com/#
Judicial Website..................................................http://www.justice.gov.gu
JUDICIAL BRANCH
INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official Website...................................www.gksoft.com/govt/en/mp.html
Governor’s Website.................................................... http://www.gov.mp/
Legislative Website........................................ http://www.cnmileg.gov.mp
Judicial Website.........................http://cnmilaw.org/htmlpage/hpg34.htm
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Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Nickname...............................................................Island of Enchantment
Motto................................................................... Joannes Est Nomen Ejus
(John is His Name)
Flower..................................................................................................Maga
Bird....................................................................................................Reinita
Tree...................................................................................................... Ceiba
Song..................................................................................... La Borinqueña
Became a Territory of the United States..................December 10, 1898
Became a self-governing Commonwealth...........................July 25, 1952
Capital............................................................................................ San Juan
Nickname..............................................................The American Paradise
Motto................................................................. United in Pride and Hope
Flower............................................................................ The Yellow Cedar
Bird............................................................ Yellow Breast or Banana Quit
Song........................................................................... Virgin Islands March
Purchased from Denmark................................................ March 31, 1917
Capital.........................................................Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)...................................................................3,424
Population......................................................................................3,725,789
Density per square mile...................................................................1,088.2
Capital City.................................................................................... San Juan
Population.........................................................................................434,919
Largest City................................................................................... San Juan
Resident Commissioner in Congress*.....................................................1
Number of School Districts.......................................................................1
*Committee voting privileges only.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
STATISTICS
Land Area (square miles)*....................................................................134
Population.........................................................................................109,825
Density per square mile......................................................................819.6
Capital City.................................................Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Population...........................................................................................18,914
Largest City................................................Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Delegate to Congress**.............................................................................1
Number of School Districts.......................................................................1
*The U.S. Virgin Islands is comprised of three large islands (St. Croix,
St. John, and St. Thomas) and 50 smaller islands and cays.
**Committee voting privileges only.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Legislative Body......................................................Legislative Assembly
Legislative Body....................................................................... Legislature
President of the Senate.........................................Thomas Rivera Schatz
Vice President of the Senate...................... Margarita Nolasco Santiago
Secretary of the Senate.....................................Manuel A. Torres Nieves
President........................................................................ Ronald E. Russell
Vice President................................................................Louis Patrick Hill
Legislative Secretary of the Senate................................ Sammuel Sanes
Speaker of the House......................................Jenniffer González-Colón
Speaker Pro Tem............................................. Gabriel Rodriguez Aguilo
Clerk of the House..........................................Brunilda Ortiz-Rodriguez
2011 Regular Session............................ Jan.10, 2011 – Meets year-round
2011 Regular Session............................................. Jan. 10 – June 30, 2011
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor................................................................................ Luis Fortuño
Secretary of State..................................................... Kenneth McClintock
Attorney General................................... Guillermo Somoza Colombani
Treasurer.......................................................................... Juan Carlos Puig
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2009 – 1/2013
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................10
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................10
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court.....................................................................Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice...................Frederico Hernandez-Denton
Number of Supreme Court Judges...........................................................7
INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official State Website...............http://www.gobierno.pr/gprportal/inicio
Governor’s Website............................. http://www.fortaleza.gobierno.pr
Senate Website....................http://www.senadopr.us/Pages/default.aspx
House Website........................http://www.camaraderepresentantes.org/
Judicial Website.................................................http://www.tribunalpr.org
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor........................................................................John De Jongh Jr.
Lieutenant Governor...................................................... Gregory Francis
Attorney General...............................................................Vincent Frazer
Commissioner of Finance.................................................... Laurel Payne
Governor’s Present Term.................................................. 1/2007 – 1/2015
Number of Elected Officials in the Executive Branch.........................10
Number of Members in the Cabinet......................................................21
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Highest Court...................................................................Territorial Court
Territorial Court Chief Justice.......................................... Rhys S. Hodge
Number of Territorial Court Judges.........................................................3
U.S. Circuit Court....................................................................................3rd
INTERNET ADDRESSES
Official Website................... http://www.statelocalgov.net/other-vi.CFM
Governor’s Website.....................................www.governordejongh.com/
Legislative Website...................................................http://www.legvi.org/
Judicial Website............................................. http://www.vid.uscourts.gov