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2016-2017 Directory of American Politics: The Definitive Guide to Political Organizations and Resources in the United States
2016-2017 Directory of American Politics: The Definitive Guide to Political Organizations and Resources in the United States
2016-2017 Directory of American Politics: The Definitive Guide to Political Organizations and Resources in the United States
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The 20152016 edition of The Directory of American Politics is the most comprehensive listing of government and private political organizations yet published, with information on the offices of federal and state elected officials, interest groups, media outlets, Super PACs, and registered lobbyistsin short, an exhaustive listing of every significant organization and individual involved in the American political system.

Each entry contains detailed contact information, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Also included are selected email and Internet addresses, websites, descriptions of committee assignments, senior staff by name and responsibility, a listing of sponsored legislation, and more. Entries are categorized by state, including those for congressional office holders, and are indexed alphabetically and by subject on topics ranging from voting records to campaign finance. Each person listed in the directory is also indexed alphabetically.
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Release dateMay 3, 2016
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    STATE ORGANIZATIONS

    ALABAMA

    BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

    Description: The Board was established in its present form in 1973. A State Board of Public Accountancy with somewhat different composition and powers was created in 1919. The Board supervises the practice of public accountancy by Certified Public Accountants and Public Accountants in Alabama.

    Contact:

    D. Boyd Busby, CPA, Executive Director: boyd.busby@asbpa.alabama.gov

    Carol J. Preston, CPA, carol.preston@asbpa.alabama.gov

    Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy

    770 Washington Ave, Suite 226

    Montgomery, AL 36104-3807

    Mailing Address: Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy

    P.O. Box 300375

    Montgomery, AL 36130-0375

    Phone: (334) 242-5700

    In-State WATS: 1 (800) 435-9743

    Fax: (334) 242-2711

    OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    Description: The primary duty of the Attorney General is to serve as legal counsel to Alabama’s state agencies, departments, and officers. Our office is prohibited by law from providing private citizens with legal advice, representation, or opinions (Code of Alabama, 1975, Title 36, Chapter 15). The Attorney General’s Office does not handle any domestic cases (example: child support, child custody, divorce, etc.) or probate matters (real estate, wills, property disputes, etc.).

    Contact:

    Consumer Protection Section

    501 Washington Ave.

    Montgomery, AL 36104

    Phone: (334) 242-7335

    Toll-Free: 1 (800) 392-5658

    Website: http://www.ago.state.al.us/

    STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT

    Description: The State Banking Department is the state agency that charters, regulates, and examines banks, and trust companies chartered by the State of Alabama. The Department also has regulatory and licensing authority over lenders, mortgage brokers, payday lenders, and pawnshops conducting business in Alabama.

    Contact:

    The State Banking Department

    401 Adams Ave.

    Suite 680

    Montgomery, AL 36104-4350

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4600

    Montgomery, AL 36103-4600

    Phone: (334) 242-3452

    Website: http://www.banking.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

    Description: The Alabama Department of Finance is more than just dollars and cents. With thirteen divisions and more than five hundred employees, Finance claims a myriad of responsibilities. From formulating the Governor’s annual budgets to maintaining the grounds of the capitol complex in downtown Montgomery, the Alabama Department of Finance leaves its mark on state government. The state finance director, appointed by the Governor, leads the Department. He is the chief financial officer of the state and the Governor’s advisor in all financial matters. He is responsible for the oversight of each of the Department’s divisions, and is charged with protecting the financial interests of Alabama.

    Contact:

    Alabama State Capitol

    600 Dexter Ave. – Suite N-105

    Montgomery, AL 36130

    Phone: (334) 242-7160

    Fax: (334) 353-3300

    DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—FINANCE ACCOUNTING DIVISION

    Description: The Finance Accounting Division provides accounting services for the Department of Finance and its twelve divisions. Finance Accounting provides monthly financial statements for each division and is responsible for ensuring ethical and accurate accounting of taxpayer money in the Department of Finance.

    Contact:

    Director of Finance Accounting: Anna Williams, (334) 353-3211, anna.willliams@finance.alabama.gov

    DIVISION OF DEBT MANAGEMENT

    Description: The Division of Debt Management maintains the account for eight authorities.

    Contact:

    Alabama Department of Finance, Division of Debt Management

    100 N. Union St.

    Room 224

    Montgomery, AL 36130-2617

    Phone: (334) 353-3328

    Fax: (334) 353-3466

    OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

    Description: At press time, Robert Bentley is in his second term as Alabama’s chief executive. He continues to be committed to creating jobs for the people of Alabama. In 2010, he was elected the 53rd Governor of the state of Alabama on his promise to put Alabamians back to work. When Governor Bentley took office in 2011, the state’s unemployment rate was 9.3 percent. Governor Bentley promised the people of Alabama he would not accept a salary until the State reached full employment (5.2 percent unemployment). To date, Governor Bentley has never accepted a salary as Governor.

    Contact:

    Governor Robert Bentley

    600 Dexter Ave.

    Montgomery, AL 36130

    Phone: (334) 242-7100

    Fax: (334) 35-0004

    LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

    Description: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was created by Act 2013-67 and represents the consolidation and realignment of twelve state law enforcement agencies/functions into one entity. ALEA is responsible for the functions and missions of the Alabama Department of Homeland Security, Department of Public Safety, Alabama Bureau of Investigation, Fusion Center, Criminal Justice Information Center, Marine Police, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Enforcement Division, Department of Revenue Enforcement, Forestry Commission Investigations, Agriculture and Industry Investigations, Public Service Commission Enforcement, and Office of Prosecution Services Computer Forensic Laboratories. The Mission of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is to efficiently provide quality service, protection, and safety for the State of Alabama through the utilization of consolidated law enforcement, investigative, and support services.

    Contact:

    State Bureau of Investigations

    P.O. Box 1511

    Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

    ALEA General Information: (334) 517-2800

    Highway Emergencies Using Cellular Phones *HP (*47)

    Driver License: (334) 242-4400 (Menu Option)

    Drug HELP Line: 1 (800) 392-8011

    Highway Emergencies Cellular: *47 (*HP)

    Division Chief: (334) 353-1100

    Major Crimes Special Agent in Charge: (334) 353-2250

    Narcotics Special Agent in Charge: (334) 260-9226

    Agricultural and Rural Crimes: (855) 75-CRIME (27463)

    Alcohol Enforcement: (334) 517-2875

    SBI Field Offices:

    Andalusia: (334) 329-5176

    Birmingham: (205) 942-2641

    Dothan: (334) 792-3835

    Evergreen: (251) 578-1315

    Grove Hill: (251) 275-3249

    Huntsville: (256) 726-0407

    Jacksonville: (256) 435-5873

    Mobile: (251) 665-2480

    Montgomery: (334) 353-1100

    Selma: (334) 418-8852

    Sheffield: (256) 383-0877

    Tuscaloosa: (205) 758-7501

    H.E.L.P. and SBI Crime Tip Line: Help Eliminate Law-breaking Pushers: 1 (800) 392-8011

    Internet Crimes Against Children: 1 (800) 228-7688

    Center for Missing and Exploited Children: Amber Alert, Blue Alert, Missing Child Media Alert, Missing Senior Alert: 1 (800) 228-7688

    MEDICAID AGENCY

    Description: Medicaid is a state/federal program that pays for medical and long-term care services for low-income pregnant women, children, certain people on Medicare, individuals with disabilities, and nursing home residents. These individuals must meet certain income and other requirements.

    Contact:

    501 Dexter Ave.

    Montgomery, AL 36104

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5624

    Montgomery, AL 36103-5624

    Phone: (334) 242-5000

    Website: http://medicaid.alabama.gov/

    NATIONAL GUARD

    Description: The Alabama National Guard answers the call, at home or abroad. The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions, and more—all with equal speed, strength, and efficiency.

    Contact:

    Major General Perry G. Smith

    Website: http://www.NationalGuard.com

    ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) BOARD

    Description: Following the era of Prohibition, each state individually decided how alcoholic beverages would be managed within its borders. The people of Alabama did not want alcoholic beverages marketed like soup and soft drinks. Recognizing the lethal potential of alcohol, Alabama citizens demanded its rigorous control. The ABC Board was legislatively created to fulfill this mandate.

    The ABC Board controls alcoholic beverages through distribution, licensing, and enforcement. The Board operates a chain of retail stores selling the majority of liquor purchased in Alabama. The Board operates in an efficient and cost-effective manner to ensure that Alabamians who choose to purchase beverages are able to do so at a fair price while generating considerable revenue for the State and local governing authorities. The facts prove that the system of control in Alabama is working. The State ranks among the nation’s leaders in per capita revenue from the sale of alcohol, but does so while maintaining one of the nation’s lowest levels of per capita consumption. This exactly fulfills the mandate of the people of Alabama.

    The ABC Board also licenses commercial firms to sell alcoholic beverages. These range from restaurants and nightclubs to small stores selling beer for off-premise use. Applicants for a license are examined carefully to ensure the individuals involved are of solid moral character and will ensure the laws of Alabama and rules of the Board are obeyed. The proposed site for selling or dispensing of beverages is checked through neighborhood survey. After a license is issued, the ABC Board continuously inspects operations of licensees.The Board also conducts audits, collects taxes, and disburses revenue obtained from those taxes, and disburses revenues from the ABC Stores. Recipients of these funds include the Special Education Trust Fund, and the State General Fund.

    Contact:

    Email: Administrator@abc.alabama.gov

    Administration Division Phone: (334) 271-3840, Fax: (334) 277-2150

    Accounting Division Phone: (334) 260-5401, Fax: (334) 244-1815

    Audit Division Phone: (334) 260-5408, Fax: (334) 260-5453

    Information Technology Division Phone: (334) 260-5449, Fax: (334) 260-5455

    Legal Division Phone: (334) 260-5442, Fax: (334) 277-2150

    Licensing and Compliance Division Phone: (334) 213-6300, Fax: (334) 213-6322

    Personnel Division Phone: (334) 260-5439, Fax: (334) 260-5450

    Product Management Division Phone: (334) 260-5417, Fax: (334) 260-5448

    Responsible Vendor Program Phone: (334) 260-5406, Fax: (334) 260-5457

    Stores Division Phone: (334) 260-5425, Fax: (334) 260-5452

    BANKING DEPARTMENT

    Description: The State Banking Department is the state agency that charters, regulates, and examines banks, and trust companies chartered by the State of Alabama. The Department also has regulatory and licensing authority over lenders, mortgage brokers, payday lenders, and pawnshops conducting business in Alabama.

    Contact:

    John D. Harrison

    Superintendent

    State of Alabama

    State Banking Department

    401 Adams Ave.

    Suite 680

    Montgomery, AL 36104-4350

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4600

    Montgomery, AL 36103-4600

    Phone: (334) 242-3452

    Toll-Free: (866) 465-2279

    Website: http://banking.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S AFFAIRS

    Description: The Department of Children’s Affairs is responsible for establishing coordination and communication with state and local agencies and child advocacy groups; seeking additional resources to invest in the welfare of children and families; connecting Alabama families with available services; enhancing and developing programs to prepare children for a life of learning and to support the well-being of families.

    Contact:

    Jeana Ross

    Commissioner of the Department of Children’s Affairs

    Alabama Postsecondary Building

    Department of Children’s Affairs

    135 South Union St.

    Suite 215

    Montgomery, Alabama 36130

    Mailing Address: Department of Children’s Affairs

    P. O. Box 302755

    Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2755

    DCA Main Phone: (334) 353-2700

    Pre-K Main Phone: (334) 353-2715

    Pre-K Main Fax: (334) 353-2716

    Pre-K Alternate Fax: (334) 353-2699

    Head Start Main Phone: (334) 353-2712

    Head Start Main Fax: (334) 353-2716

    Website: http://children.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

    Description: The Alabama Department of Commerce is here to help every business in the state achieve and sustain success.

    Contact:

    Greg Canfield, Secretary of Commerce

    401 Adams Ave.

    P.O. Box 304106

    Montgomery, AL 36130-4106

    Toll-Free Phone: 1 (800) 248-0033

    Media Inquiries: (334) 242-0400

    Email: contact@madeinalabama.com

    Website: http://www.madeinalabama.com

    DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

    Description: The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is an executive and administrative department of the State of Alabama created by statute. The Commissioner, appointed by the Governor as a member of his cabinet, advises the Governor and Legislature on management of freshwater fish, wildlife, marine resources, waterway safety, state lands, state parks, and other natural resources. The Department has four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.

    Contact:

    N. Hunter Guy, Jr.

    Commissioner of Conservation

    64 N. Union St.

    Montgomery, AL 36130

    Email: dcnr.commissioner@dcnr.alabama.gov

    Website: http://www.outdooralabama.com

    ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

    Description: The mission of the Alabama Department of Corrections is to confine, manage, and provide rehabilitative programs for convicted felons in a safe, secure, and humane environment, utilizing professionals who are committed to public safety and to the positive re-entry of offenders into society.

    Contact:

    Colonel Jefferson S. Dunn

    Commissioner of the Department of Corrections

    Paula Argo (Executive Assistant): Phone: (343) 353-3870

    Associate Commissioners

    Operations: Grantt Culliver, Latonya Burton (Admin Assistant): Phone: (343) 353-3813

    Plans and Programs: Terry McDonnell, Susan Bohannon (Admin Assistant): Phone: (343) 353-3872

    Administration Services: Steve Brown, Paula Argo (Admin Assistant): Phone: (343) 353-4803

    Health Services: Ruth Naglich, Rosie Brisbon (Admin Assistant): Phone: (343) 353-3887

    Alabama Department of Corrections

    301 S. Ripley St.

    P.O. Box 301501

    Montgomery, AL 36130-1501

    Website: http://doc.state.al.us/

    DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

    Description: The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is committed to the mission of Building Better Alabama Communities. Through partnerships with local governments, nonprofit groups, state and federal agencies, and other agencies, the men and women of ADECA work every day to improve the quality of life for Alabamians. ADECA programs are as diverse as the people of Alabama and impact every corner of the state. The department works to assist children, the elderly, victims of crime and abuse, the disadvantaged and poor, and the unemployed. Businesses, local governments, schools, and non-profit organizations benefit from the hundreds of grants and contracts administered by ADECA.

    Contact:

    Jim Byard, Jr.

    Director, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

    Attn: (Please include a Division and/or Person’s Name)

    P.O. Box 5690

    Montgomery, AL 36103-5690

    Phone: (334) 242-5100

    Fax: (334) 242-5099

    Email: contact@adeca.alabama.gov

    Website: http://adeca.alabama.gov/

    EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

    Description: The Emergency Management Agency is the state’s coordinating agency for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

    Contact:

    Art Faulkner

    Director of the Emergency Management Agency

    P.O. Drawer 2160

    Clanton, AL 35046-2160

    Phone: (205) 280-2200

    Email: Info@ema.alabama.gov

    Website: http://ema.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

    Description: The Alabama Department of Finance provides innovative, resourceful leadership and service in financial management and operational support in order to advance the Governor’s mission of restoring trust in state government. The Finance Director is the chief financial officer of the state, the advisor of the Government and Legislature in financial matters, and is responsible for protecting the financial interests of Alabama. With multiple divisions and more than five hundred employees, the Department of Finance claims a number of responsibilities.

    Contact:

    Bill Newton

    Acting Director of Finance

    Alabama State Capitol

    600 Dexter Ave., Suite N-105

    Montgomery, AL 36130

    Phone: (334) 242-7160

    Fax: (334) 353-3300

    Website: http://finance.state.al.us/

    DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR)

    Description: The Alabama Department of Human Resources will help families receive the least disruptive services they need, when they need them, and for only as long as they need them in order to maintain children in or return them to a safe, stable home.

    Contact:

    Nancy Buckner

    Commissioner

    Center for Communications

    Gordon Persons Building, Suite 2104

    50 North Ripley St.

    Montgomery, AL 36130

    Phone: (334) 242-1310

    Fax: (334) 353-1115

    Website: http://dhr.alabama.gov/

    OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    Description: The Office of Information Technology (OIT) was formed through the passage of Senate Bill 117, and was signed into law by Governor Robert Bentley on May 21, 2013. As enacted, Act 2013-68 also established the position of Secretary of Information Technology—the first time in Alabama’s history that a cabinet-level position was created specifically for Information Technology (IT). In April 2013, Gov. Bentley announced the appointment of L. Brunson White as Alabama’s first Secretary of Information Technology. Located in the Alabama state capitol, the Secretary and the OIT will focus on three primary mandates: IT Strategic Planning, IT Governance, and IT Resource Utilization.

    Contact:

    Brunson White

    Secretary of Information Technology

    Office of Information Technology

    100 N. Union St., Suite 980

    Montgomery, AL 36130

    Phone: (334) 242-7360

    Fax: (334) 242-7331

    Website: http://oit.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

    Description: The state of Alabama is part of the U.S. insurance regulatory framework, which is a highly coordinated state-based national system designed to protect policyholders and to serve the greater public interest through the effective regulation of the U.S. insurance marketplace. Through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), U.S. insurance regulators establish national standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate their regulatory oversight to better protect the interests of consumers while ensuring a strong, viable insurance marketplace. U.S. insurance regulators also participate in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) along with the NAIC by participating in major standard setting initiatives, including working with fellow regulators from around the world to better supervise cross-border insurers, identifying systemic risk in the insurance sector, and creating international best practices.

    Contact:

    Jim Ridling

    Commissioner of Insurance

    201 Monroe St.

    Suite 502

    Montgomery, AL 36104

    Phone: (334) 269-3550

    Fax: (334) 241-4192

    Website: http://www.aldoi.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

    Description: The Alabama Department of Labor is responsible for Unemployment Compensation and Insurance, Workers Compensation, Employment Services, and Mining, Elevator, and Boiler Inspections, as well as enforcing child labor laws.

    Contact:

    Fitzgerald Washington

    Commissioner of the Department of Labor

    649 Monroe St.,

    Montgomery, AL 36131

    Phone: (334) 269-3550

    Fax: (334) 241-4192

    Website: http://labor.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

    Description: Leading Alabama’s efforts to enhance the health and well-being of those impacted by mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and addiction, the Alabama Department of Mental Health envisions a future for Alabama when everyone with a mental health need at any state of life has access to effective care and support essential for living, working, learning, and participating fully in the community with dignity, respect, and hope.

    Contact:

    Jim Reddoch

    Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health

    100 North Union St.

    P.O. Box 301410

    Montgomery, AL 36130-1410

    Phone: (334) 242-3454

    Toll-Free 1 (800) 367-0955

    Website: http://mh.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

    Description: The Alabama Department of Revenue effectively administers the revenue laws in an equitable, courteous, and professional manner to fund governmental services for the citizens of Alabama.

    Contact:

    Julie P. Magee

    Commissioner of the Department of Revenue

    State of Alabama

    Department of Revenue

    Gordon Persons Bldng

    50 North Ripley St.

    Montgomery, AL 36104

    Website: http://revenue.alabama.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES

    Description: The mission of the Alabama Department of Senior Services is to promote the independence and dignity of those they serve through a comprehensive and coordinated system of quality services. The Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) is a cabinet-level state agency that administers programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities. The department was originally established by the Alabama Legislature in 1957 as the Alabama Commission on Aging. ADSS was established under Title 38 Chapter 3 of the Code of Alabama.

    Contact:

    Neal Morrison

    Commissioner of the Department of Senior Services

    201 Monroe St.

    Suite 350

    Montgomery, AL 36104

    Phone: 1 (800) AGE-LINE (1 (800) 243-5463)

    Email: mail@adss.alabama.gov

    Website: http://www.alabamaageline.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL

    Description: The Department of Tourism and Travel aims to educate and inspire those exploring the activities, attractions, and accommodations in the state of Alabama.

    Contact:

    Lee Sentell

    Director of the Tourism Department

    Phone: (334) 242-4169

    Website: http://alabama.travel/

    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    Description: The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, is organized into five geographic regions, with a Central Office located in Montgomery. The Central Office is organized into the Office of the Transportation Director and the Office of the Chief Engineer with Bureaus and Regions reporting to the Chief Engineer. Additionally, the Department has several other boards and committees that operate either within a bureau or as a cooperative effort among several bureaus and/or regions.

    Contact:

    John R. Cooper

    Director of the Department of Transportation

    Alabama Department of Transportation

    1409 Coliseum Boulevard

    Montgomery, AL 36110

    Mailing Address: Alabama Department of Transportation

    P.O. Box 303050

    Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3050

    Phone: (334) 353-6554

    Email: aldotinfo@dot.state.al.us

    Website: http://dot.state.al.us/

    ALASKA

    COURT SYSTEM

    Description: The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it, and to decide such cases in accordance with the law, expeditiously and with integrity.

    Contact:

    Alaska Court System

    825 W. 4th Ave.

    Anchorage, AK 99501-2004

    Phone: (907) 264-0514

    Website: http://www.courts.alaska.gov

    OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

    Description: Alaska’s leadership strives to energize the state through self-determination and resource stewardship to improve the life of every resident.

    Contact:

    Governor Bill Walker

    Office of the Governor

    P.O. Box 110001

    Juneau, AK 99811-0001

    Phone: (907) 465-3500

    Email: governor@alaska.gov

    Website: http://gov.alaska.gov/

    OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

    Description: The Office strives to ensure the State’s resources are invested in a way that produces results which advance the Governor’s priorities. The Office prepares the annual capital and operating budget, training materials, guidelines, and budget submission timetables for executive branch agencies; serves as staff to the Governor and Chief of Staff during the budget review process; coordinates development of the Governor’s budget and general appropriations budget bill and prepares the final submission for duplication and distribution; reviews and approves proposed changes to agencies’ plans to implement the budget appropriations; oversees and administers the Alaska Budget System; and produces the Governor’s budget.

    Contact:

    Pat Pitney

    Director

    Court Plaza Building

    240 Main St., Suite 802

    Juneau, AK 99801

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110020

    Juneau, AK 99811-0020

    Phone: (907) 465-4660

    Fax: (907) 465-2090

    Website: https://www.omb.alaska.gov/

    OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    Description: Alaska’s Lieutenant Governor is responsible for supervision of the Division of Elections; administering the initiative, Referendum and Recall process; publishing the Alaska Administrative Code (regulations); commissioning Alaska’s Notaries Public; oversight of the commercial and advertising use of the Alaska State Seal; publishing the Alaska Constitution; authenticating signatures of state officials on documents submitted to foreign countries; and the Alaska Online Public Notice System.

    Contact:

    Byron Mallott

    Lieutenant Governor

    Alaska State Capitol Building

    Third Floor

    Juneau, AK 99801

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110001

    Juneau, AK 99811

    Phone: (907) 465-3520

    Fax: (907) 465-5400

    State Info: (907) 465-2111

    Website: http://ltgov.alaska.gov/

    LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AGENCY

    Description: The Legislative Affairs Agency Information and Teleconferencing Section has one fundamental mission—to facilitate communication between legislators and their constituents. To fulfill this mission, Information and Teleconferencing maintains two integrated programs: a network of twenty-three Legislative Information Offices (LIO) throughout Alaska and an audio teleconference network. The two systems have been enhanced to include video conferencing, a growing presence on the Internet, and a variety of handouts. Additionally, the agency has produced a video tour of the Capitol.

    The LIOs distribute a wide range of data on legislative records, documents, schedules, and events. In Alaska’s smaller communities, the LIOs also serve as resource centers for information on the executive and judicial branches and the federal government.

    During regular sessions of the legislature, which begin in January and run for ninety days, the LIOs are staffed and equipped to provide Alaskans with up-to-the-minute information on the status of bills, as well as the particulars of committee and floor activities. In addition to having access to the information via the Alaska Legislative Computer System, hard copies of bills are available.

    Through the LIOs, Alaskans may communicate with their legislators using the Public Opinion Message System (POMS). Constituents may participate in legislative committee hearings and/or constituent meetings with legislators using teleconference facilities. LIOs can provide addresses, email addresses, Phone and Fax numbers, and toll-free numbers that many legislators maintain for use by their constituents.

    Contact:

    Anchorage Legislative Information Office

    716 W. 4th Ave., Suite 100

    Anchorage, AK 99501-2133

    Phone: (907) 269-0111

    Fax: (907) 269-0229

    Email: LIO.Anchorage@akleg.gov

    Website: http://w3.legis.state.ak.us/

    DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT

    Description: The Alaska Division of Legislative Audit serves as one of the Legislature’s most significant checks in the balance of powers within the executive and judicial branches of government. The Division’s primary responsibility is to hold government agencies accountable to the laws enacted by the legislature. All audits conducted by the Division are done in accordance with government auditing standards. As required by those standards, the Division also participates in a peer review process to assure compliance with those standards

    Contact:

    Juneau office:

    333 Willoughby Ave, 6th Floor

    Juneau, AK 99811-3300

    Phone: (907) 465-3830

    Fax: (907) 465-2347

    Anchorage office:

    4341 B St., Suite 400

    Phone: (907) 269-4650

    Fax: (907) 269-4694

    Website: http://legaudit.akleg.gov/

    DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE FINANCE

    Description: The Legislative Finance Division provides services necessary to analyze and produce the State of Alaska’s budgets.

    Contact:

    Juneau office

    430 Main Street

    P.O. Box 113200

    Juneau, AK 99801

    Phone: (907)465-3795

    Fax: (907)465-1327

    Website: http://www.legfin.akleg.gov/

    OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN

    Description: Linda Lord-Jenkins, an experienced ombudsman investigator, was appointed ombudsman in June 2002 and reappointed in 2007 and again in 2012. Her term ends in 2017.

    The agency’s senior investigator, Lord-Jenkins had served as an assistant ombudsman since 1989, longer than any other investigator in the agency’s history. In that time she conducted 75 formal investigations and 2,700 informal reviews. She had earlier worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers in Alaska and Florida.

    The Office of the Ombudsman was established by the Alaska Legislature in 1975 and is governed by Alaska Statutes 24.55.010-340. The office accepts citizen complaints about state agencies and personnel. The ombudsman may investigate to determine whether an agency act was unlawful, unreasonable, unfair, arbitrary, erroneous, or inefficient, and may seek an appropriate remedy. The ombudsman may interview state employees, examine confidential state documents, inspect agency premises, hold private hearings, and issue subpoenas. The ombudsman cannot disclose information made confidential by law.

    In addition to investigating citizen complaints against state agencies, the Office of the Ombudsman is a resource to the Legislature. The ombudsman may issue investigative reports and may submit to the Legislature recommendations for changes in state laws governing state agencies and programs. Municipalities and school districts may contract with the office for local ombudsman services.The ombudsman is selected by the Alaska Legislature’s bi-partisan Ombudsman Selection Committee, subject to approval by a two-thirds vote of the Legislature in joint session and by the Governor. The ombudsman serves for a term of five years and may be reappointed twice.

    Contact:

    Office of the Ombudsman

    Mailing Address: 333 W. Fourth Ave., Suite 305, Anchorage AK 99501

    Physical Address: Anchorage: 333 W. Fourth Ave., Suite 305

    Physical Address: Juneau: Court Plaza Building (Spam Can), 240 Main St., Suite 202

    Phone, Anchorage: 269-5290

    Phone, Juneau: 465-4970

    Phone, elsewhere in Alaska: 1 (800) 478-2624

    Phone, out of state: (907) 269-5290

    Fax, Anchorage: (907) 269-5291

    Fax, Juneau: (907) 465-3330

    Email: ombudsman@akleg.gov

    (If you send an email complaint, please include your name and a day-time phone: number.)

    Webmaster’s Email: mark.kissel@akleg.gov

    SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (ETHICS COMMITTEE)

    Description: Under the authority set out in Article II of the Alaska State Constitution, the legislature established the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics to administer the Legislative Ethics Act, AS 24.60. The Select Committee on Legislative Ethics is responsible for helping people understand and comply with the Alaska Legislative Ethics Act; issuing formal advisory opinions interpreting the Ethics Act; considering complaints alleging violations of the Act; and maintaining public files of disclosure statements.

    The Ethics Committee has nine members: two senators, two representatives, and five public members. The committee is divided into a House Subcommittee and a Senate Subcommittee for the purpose of considering most complaints. Elected officials, who serve two-year terms, are appointed by the leadership of the appropriate body with the concurrence of two-thirds of the full membership of that house. The public members, who serve a three-year term, are selected by the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court and ratified by two thirds of the full membership of the legislature.

    Contact:

    Senator Gary Stevens

    During Session:

    State Capitol Room 429

    Juneau, AK 99801

    Phone: (907) 465-4925

    Fax: (907) 465-3517

    During Interim:

    305 Center Ave. Suite 1

    Kodiak, AK 99615

    Phone: (907) 486-4925

    Fax: (907) 486-5264

    Website: http://ethics.akleg.gov/committee.php

    OFFICE OF VICTIMS’ RIGHTS

    Description: The Office of Victims’ Rights is an agency of the Alaska Legislature that provides free legal services to victims of crime to help them obtain the rights they are guaranteed under the Alaska constitution and statutes with regard to their contacts with police, prosecutors, judges, and other criminal justice agencies in this state, as well as to advance and protect those victim rights in court when necessary and authorized by law.

    Contact:

    Taylor E. Winston, Director

    State of Alaska Office of Victims’ Rights

    1007 West 3rd Ave., Suite 205

    Anchorage, AK 99501-1936

    Website: https://ovr.akleg.gov/

    LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

    Description: A special audit may be requested by any member of the Legislature as provided in AS 24.20.281. The law requires that the request be made in writing to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LBA) and with at least a six-day notice. Before a legislator requests a special audit under AS 24.20.281, he or she should be aware of what constitutes an audit, how the review is conducted, the capabilities and limitations of the LBA staff, and the report release process instituted by the Committee. In addition, the requestor should be aware of the other legislative agencies that could possibly satisfy the request in a more expedient and appropriate manner.

    Contact:

    During the Session, January–April:

    Alaska State Capitol

    120 E. 4th St., Room 502

    Juneau, AK 99801

    Phone: (907) 465-4949

    Fax: (907) 465-4979

    In the Interim, May–December:

    716 W. 4th Ave., Suite 615

    Anchorage, AK 99501-2133

    Phone: (907) 269-0244

    Fax: (907) 269-0248

    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    Description: The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development aims to promote a healthy economy and strong communities, as well as to protect consumers in the state of Alaska.

    Contact:

    Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/

    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    Description: The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development promotes safe and legal working conditions and opportunities for employment in Alaska.

    Contact:

    Department of Labor and Workforce Development

    P.O. Box 111149

    Juneau, AK 99811-1149

    Phone: (907) 465-2700

    Fax: (907) 465-2784

    Website: http://labor.alaska.gov/home.htm

    DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

    Description: The Department of Public Safety encompasses Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Fire and Life Safety, Alaska Police Standards, Alaska Fire Standards, Commissioner’s Office, Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Statewide Services, and Administrative Services.

    Contact:

    Colonel James Cockrell, Director

    5700 East Tudor Rd.

    Anchorage, AK 99507

    Phone: (907) 269-5511

    Fax: (907) 337-2059

    Email: dps.ast.directors.office@alaska.gov

    Website: http://dps.alaska.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

    Description: The Department of Revenue encompasses multiple divisions including the Commissioner, Treasury Division, Alaska Retirement Management Board, Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, Permanent Fund Dividend Division, Tax Division, Child Support Services Division, Criminal Investigations Unit, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, and Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. The Treasury Division is the bank and trust center for the State of Alaska. Under the direction of Pamela Leary, the Treasury Division provides cash management, investment and portfolio management, debt management, and accounting services for the State’s General Fund, the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund, various retirement funds, and numerous other funds and trusts.

    Contact:

    Department of Revenue

    P.O. Box 110400

    Juneau, AK 99811-0400

    Phone: (907) 465-2300

    Fax: (907) 465-2389

    Website: http://dor.alaska.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES

    Description: The Department’s purpose is to keep Alaska moving through service and infrastructure. To do this, they: provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods; provide statewide access and connectivity; and provide access for exploration and development of Alaska’s resources. Three core values are key to their effectiveness:

    Integrity: Ensure honesty, dependability, loyalty, and a high ethical standard.

    Excellence: Personal and department commitment to continually improve individual, team, and organizational knowledge, performance, and methods to provide quality service and products.

    Respect: Positive regard for colleagues and customers.

    Contact:

    Department of Transportion and Public Facilities

    P.O. Box 112500

    3132 Channel Dr.

    Juneau, AK 99811-2500

    Website: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/

    DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

    Description: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages approximately 750 active fisheries, 26 game management units, and 32 special areas. The Department works to foster the highest standards of scientific integrity and promote innovative sustainable fish and wildlife management programs to optimize public uses and economic benefits. From making policy and management decisions to providing education and outreach programs, interacting with and involving the public is vital to their mission and goals.

    Contact:

    Alaska Department of Fish and Game

    P.O. Box 115526

    1255 W. 8th St.

    Juneau, AK 99811-5526

    Website: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=about.main

    DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

    Description: The Department of Natural Resources’ mission is to develop, conserve, and maximize the use of Alaska’s natural resources consistent with the public interest. The Department of Natural Resources manages all state-owned land, water, and natural resources, except for fish and game, on behalf of the people of Alaska. When all land conveyances from the federal government are completed, the people of the state will own land and resources on 104 million acres—approximately 100 million acres have been conveyed so far. The state owns approximately 60 million acres of tidelands, shorelands, and submerged lands and manages 40,000 miles of coastline. The state also owns the freshwater resources of the state, a resource that equals about 40 percent of the entire nation’s fresh water flow.The department is currently organized into seven divisions that reflect its major programs: Agriculture, Forestry, Geological and Geophysical Surveys, Mining, Land and Water, Oil and Gas, Parks and Outdoor Recreation, and Support Services.

    Contact:

    Department of Natural Resources

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1260,

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3557

    Phone: (907) 269-8400

    Fax: (907) 269-8901

    TTY: (907) 269-8411

    Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/

    DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE

    Description: The Division of Agriculture offers land for agricultural development and works with local producers to promote and support Alaska’s agricultural industry through financing for farmers and processors, plant material development, conservation education, marketing assistance, inspection, and farm product certification.

    Contact:

    Director’s Office

    1800 Glenn Highway, Suite 12

    Palmer, AK 99645

    Phone: (907) 745-7200

    Fax: (907) 745-7112

    Main Office

    1800 Glenn Highway, Suite 12

    Palmer, AK 99645

    Phone: (907) 745-7200

    Fax: (907) 745-7242

    Mt. McKinley Meat and Sausage

    385 Inner Springer Loop

    Palmer, AK 99645

    Phone: (907) 745-5232

    Fax: (907) 746-0575

    Northern Region Office

    1648 S. Cushman St. #201

    Fairbanks, AK 99701

    Phone: (907) 328-1950

    Fax: (907) 328-1951

    Plant Materials Center

    5310 S. Bodenburg Spur

    Palmer, AK 99645

    Phone: (907) 745-4469

    Fax: (907) 746-1568

    Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/ag/index.htm

    DIVISION OF FORESTRY

    Description: The Division of Forestry manages over two million acres of dedicated State Forests in the Tanana Valley and near Haines for multiple use and sustained yield; protects 134 million acres—over twice the size of Washington State—with its highly trained wildfire suppression organization; and administers Forest Health, Forest Stewardship, Community Forestry, and Conservation Education programs.

    Contact:

    John Chris Maisch, State Forester and Director

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1450

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3566

    Website: http://forestry.alaska.gov/index.htm

    DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS

    Description: The Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) generates, analyzes, and interprets data on geologic resources and natural conditions; maps and inventories mineral and energy resources on state land for use by government, private industry, scientists, educators, and the public.

    Contact:

    Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)

    3354 College Rd.,

    Fairbanks, AK 99709

    Phone: (907) 451-5000

    Fax: (907) 451-5050

    Website: http://dggs.alaska.gov/

    DIVISION OF MINING, LAND, AND WATER

    Description: The Division of Mining, Land, and Water is the primary manager of Alaska’s land holdings. Responsibilities include ensuring the state’s title; preparing land-use plans and easement atlases; classifying land; leasing and permitting state land for recreation, commercial, and industrial uses; and coordinating and overseeing the needed authorizations for major development on the North Slope. It also manages 2.5 million acres in Public Use and Recreational River Systems and is responsible for land sales and conveyances to municipalities. The division also manages mineral (excluding oil and gas, coalbed methane, and geothermal energy) and water resources. It manages state mineral exploration, development, and leasing programs on the ninety-six million acres of state lands available for mineral exploration and mining and administers state’s Surface Coal Mining control and Reclamation Program. The division allocates and manages the state’s water resources on all lands in Alaska, adjudicates water rights, provides technical hydrologic support, and assures dam safety.

    Contact:

    Brent Goodrum, Director

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1070

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3579

    Phone: (907) 269-8600

    Fax: (907) 269-8904

    Mineral Property Management

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900B

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

    Phone: (907) 269-8652

    Fax: (907) 269-8949

    Mine Permitting—Anchorage Office

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900B

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

    Phone: (907) 269-8647

    Fax: (907) 269-8949

    Coal Regulatory Program

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900D

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

    Phone: (907) 269-8650

    Fax: (907) 269-8949

    Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/index.htm

    DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS

    Description: The Division of Oil and Gas develops and manages the state’s oil and gas leasing programs. The Oil and Gas division staff identifies prospective lease areas; performs geologic, economic, environmental and social analyses; develops a five-year leasing schedule; and conducts public review of proposed sales. The division conducts competitive oil and gas lease sales and monitors collection of all funds resulting from its programs. It is also responsible for the development of the state’s geothermal and coalbed methane resources.

    Contact:

    Division of Oil and Gas

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1100

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3563

    Phone: (907) 269-8800

    Fax: (907) 269-8939

    Website: http://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/

    DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

    Description: The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities, protects and interprets areas of natural and cultural significance, and supports the state’s tourism industry. Park units range in size and character from the half-acre Potter Section House State Historic Site to the 1.6 million wild acres of Wood-Tikchik State Park. The Office of History and Archaeology, the State Historical Preservation Office, the Office of Boating Safety, and the Alaska Trails Program are within this division.

    Contact:

    Ben Ellis, Director

    DNR PIC—Anchorage

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1260

    Anchorage, AK 99501-3557

    Phone: (907) 269-8400

    TDD: (907) 269-8411

    Fax: (907) 269-8901

    Email: dnr.pic@alaska.gov

    DNR PIC—Fairbanks

    3700 Airport Way

    Fairbanks, AK 99709-4699

    Phone: (907) 451-2705

    TDD: (907) 451-2770

    Fax: (907) 451-2706

    Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks

    SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION

    Description: The Support Services Division provides administrative, financial, human resources, and computer support for department personnel and facilities throughout the state. Its Land Administration System, status plats, and award-winning Geographic Information Systems mapping are the mainstay of both public and private managers and users of state land and resources. It also serves the public and private sectors through the Recorder’s Office, which administers the statewide recording system and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Central File.

    Contact:

    Director’s Office:

    400 Willoughby Ave., 5th Floor

    P.O. Box 111010

    Juneau, AK 99811-1010

    Phone: (907) 465-2422

    Fax: (907) 465-3886

    Administrative Support:

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1230

    Anchorage, AK 99501

    Phone: (907) 269-8666

    Fax: (907) 269-8909

    Budget services:

    400 Willoughby Ave., 5th Floor

    P.O. Box 111010

    Juneau, AK 99811-1010

    Phone: (907) 465-2495

    Fax: (907) 465-3886

    Anchorage:

    Dept. of Natural Resources

    Support Services Division

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1100

    Anchorage, AK 99501

    Phone: (907) 269-8667

    Fax: (907) 269-8917

    Juneau:

    Payroll Classification

    Dept. of Administration

    Division of Personnel and Labor Relations

    P.O. Box 110201

    Juneau, AK 99801

    Phone: (907) 465-4430

    Fax: (907) 465-3412

    Information Resource Management (IRM):

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 706

    Anchorage, AK 99501

    Phone: (907) 269-8833

    Fax: (907) 269-8920

    State Recorder Administration:

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1210

    Anchorage, AK 99501

    Phone: (907) 269-8882

    Fax: (907) 269-8912

    Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/

    COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

    Description: The Commissioner’s Office oversees DNR divisions and a number of offices, including: the State Pipeline Coordinator’s Office, part of a joint federal-state program to oversee the (800) mile Trans-Alaska and other common-carrier pipelines; the Mental Health Trust Land Office, which manages the Mental Health Trust’s land and resources assets; the Office of Project Management and Permitting, which coordinates the review of larger scale projects in the state; and the Public Information Center, which offers one-stop shopping for the department’s programs and services.

    Contact:

    Department of Natural Resources

    Office of the Commissioner

    550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1400

    Anchorage, AK 99501

    Phone: (907) 269-8431

    Fax: (907) 269-8918

    Website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/

    ARIZONA

    DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

    Description: The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) was established by the Arizona State Legislature in 1973 to support the operation of state government. As the administrative and business operations hub of state government, ADOA provides medical and other health benefits to state employees, processing claims when employees get injured, maintaining office buildings for employees to work in, purchasing goods and services needed to conduct business, providing information technology and telecommunication services for employees, and much more. These centralized support services enable state agencies to focus their efforts on their own unique missions.

    Contact:

    Arizona Department of Administration

    100 N. 15th Ave.

    Phoenix, AZ 85007

    Phone: (602) 542-1500

    Fax: (602) 542-2199

    Website: https://doa.az.gov/

    ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS OFFICE

    Description: The Office endeavors to contribute to the quality of life in the State of Arizona by fairly and impartially hearing the contested matters of citizens arising out of state regulation.

    Contact:

    1400 W. Washington, Suite 101

    Phoenix, AZ 85007

    Phone: (602) 542-9826

    Fax: (602) 542-9827

    Website: http://www.azoah.com/

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

    Contact:

    Administrative Office of the Courts

    1501 W. Washington St. Suite 411

    Phoenix, AZ 85007

    Phone: (602) 452-3300

    Fax: (602) 452-3484

    Website: http://www.azcourts.gov

    ARKANSAS

    STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

    Description: The Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy’s mission is to administer the public accountancy statutes with the highest degree of integrity, competence, and efficiency commensurate with the professional standards of certified public accountants and public accountants.

    Contact:

    Wade Turner, CPA—President

    Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

    101 East Capitol, Suite 450

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-1520

    Fax: (501) 682-5538

    Email: ASBPA@arkansas.gov

    Website: http://www.arkansas.gov/asbpa

    Annual Registration: (501) 682-2574

    CPA Examination: (501) 682-2574

    Continuing Professional Education (CPE): (501) 682-2690

    Licensing: (501) 682-5532

    Quality Review: (501) 682-5532

    Enforcement: (501) 682-5525

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

    Description: The Administrative Offices of the Courts is an agency within the judicial branch of government that works to support the state courts on behalf of the Arkansas Supreme Court.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Justice Building

    625 Marshall St., Suite 1100

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Website: https://courts.arkansas.gov/

    Phone: (501) 682-9400

    Toll-Free: (800) 950-8221

    TTD: (501) 682-9412

    Fax: (501) 682-9410

    Office of Professional Programs (Suite 110):

    Phone: (501) 374-1855

    Office of Professional Conduct (Suite 200):

    Phone: (501) 376-0313

    2100 Riverfront Dr.

    Little Rock, AR 72202-1747

    ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

    Description: Founded in 2005 by ACT 1978 of the Arkansas General Assembly, the Arkansas Agriculture Department is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its Farmers and Ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Agriculture Department

    1 Natural Resources Dr.

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Phone: (501) 683-4851

    Fax: (501) 683-4852

    Email: secretary@aad.ar.gov

    Website: http://aad.arkansas.gov

    ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD

    Description: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division has as its mission, such duties and assignments as have been given to it by the Arkansas General Assembly over the years. Those powers and duties can be briefly described as being the regulation, supervision, and control of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of all alcoholic beverages and the issuance of permits, and the regulation thereof, in pursuit of those duties and powers. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Administration Division receives applications, processes those applications, and, depending upon whether the qualifications are met as established by law and by regulation, the permit may be issued to the applicant. In summary, the mission of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is to exercise supervision and control over a system which allows for the legal distribution of alcoholic beverage products in the State of Arkansas.

    The mission of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division is to enforce all Arkansas Code Annotated Laws of the State Control Act, cigarette, sales, Rules and Regulations adopted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, and the training and assistance for all law enforcement agencies as well as other organizations regarding alcoholic beverages. In addition to enforcement, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division conducts investigations of those persons, businesses, and organizations who apply for licenses under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. The Alcoholic Beverage Control agents conduct inspections and report on permit applications in addition to the investigations of violations and apprehensions of violators. The agents also answer complaints and perform other special assignments, such as food stamp fraud when used to purchase alcoholic beverages. All Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement agents must be certified law enforcement officers.

    Contact:

    Alcoholic Beverage Control Administration

    1515 Building

    1515 W. 7th St., Suite 503

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement

    P.O. Box 2259

    Little Rock, AR 72203

    Phone: (501) 682-1105

    Fax: (501) 682-2221

    Email: secretary@aad.ar.gov

    Website: http://aad.arkansas.gov

    Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement

    P.O. Box 2259

    Little Rock, AR 72203

    Phone: (501) 682-8174

    Fax: (501) 682-3874

    ALTERNATIVE ENERGY COMMISSION

    Description: The commission was created during the 2009 Legislative Session to study the needs and impacts of various forms of alternative energy on the economic future of Arkansas. The enabling legislation for the group was sponsored by Representative Fred Allen of Little Rock.

    Contact:

    Alternative Energy Commission

    c/o Carol Stapleton

    One Capitol Mall, 5th Floor

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682.1937

    Fax: (501) 682.3072

    Website: http://www.aaec.arkansas.gov

    BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT

    Description: The Board of Apportionment, consisting of the Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General, was created in 1936 by Amendment 23 to the Arkansas Constitution. Over the next few months, the Board will be redrawing one hundred House and thirty-five Senate Districts so that each district meets various legal criteria, including each district being about the same size in population. This redistricting is required by law once every ten years after the Federal Census. The Board of Apportionment only redistricts Legislative Seats (i.e., the Arkansas House and Senate), not Congressional Seats—that is, the responsibility of the Arkansas General Assembly.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Secretary of State

    Elections Division

    Room 25

    Arkansas State Capitol

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-5070

    Email: apportionment@sos.arkansas.gov

    Website: http://arkansasredistricting.org

    ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL

    Description: Arkansas abounds with culture and creativity. The arts strengthen the economy, drive tourism and business, and improve academic performance. The Arkansas Arts Council advances and empowers the arts by providing services and funding for programming that encourages and assists literary, performing, and visual artists in achieving standards of professional excellence. The Arkansas Arts Council also provides technical and financial assistance to Arkansas arts organizations and other providers of cultural and educational programs. This statewide programming and assistance ultimately provides cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for the benefit of all Arkansans.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Arts Council

    323 Center St., Suite 1500

    Little Rock, AR 72201-2606

    Phone: (501) 324-9766

    Fax: (501) 324-9207

    TDD: (501) 324-9811

    Website: http://arkansasarts.org

    ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT

    Description: The Assessment Coordination Department (ACD) is granted full power and authority in the administration of the tax laws of Arkansas to exercise general and complete supervision over: the valuation, assessment, and equalization of all property for ad valorem tax purposes (except utility property), the collection of those taxes and the assessors, equalization boards, tax collectors and other officers charged with those duties in all seventy-five counties, to ensure that all assessments on property in Arkansas shall be in relative proportion to the just and true value thereof, in substantial compliance with the law. In the exercise of its powers, the Department is directed to confer with, advise, and direct the foregoing entities with respect to their duties. While property taxes are locally assessed, administered, collected, and dispensed by each county, the equity of the assessments within the county and between counties is of state-wide importance.

    Contact:

    Assessment Coordination Department

    1614 W. Third St.

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 324-9240

    Fax: (501) 324-9242

    Website: http://www.accessarkansas.org/acd/

    ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE

    Description: The Attorney General’s Office is counsel for the State’s various agencies, boards, and commissions.

    Contact:

    Attorney General’s Office

    323 Center St., Suite 200

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-2007

    Fax: (501) 682-8084

    TDD: (501) 682-6073

    Website: http://www.arkansasag.gov

    AUDITOR OF STATE

    Description: As one of Arkansas’s seven constitutional officers, the Auditor is charged with various duties for the state:

    • General accountant for the State, keeping track of all fund and appropriation balances of all state agencies, and writing the warrants (checks) in payment of the liabilities of the State.

    • Disbursing officer for certain federal funds, for approximately one thousand individuals including Supreme and Appellate Justices, Circuit and Chancery Judges, Prosecuting and Special Prosecuting Attorneys, Court Reporters, Trial Court Administrative Assistants, the House of Representatives, the Senate, county Juvenile Probate and Intake Officers, and Continuing Education Funds for County and Circuit Clerks, Treasurers, and Collectors.

    • Is a member or serves on the boards of various organizations; a member of the State Board of Finance, Commercial Mobile Radio Services/Emergency TelePhone: Services Board and as an ex-officio board member of the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System and the Arkansas Teachers Retirement System; The Boards of Continuing Education for County and Circuit Clerks, County Treasurers, and County Collectors.

    • Administers the continuing education program for Arkansas’s County and Circuit Clerks, County Treasurers, and County Collectors.

    • Administrator of the Unclaimed Property Division, returning over $74 million to the citizens of Arkansas since 1980.

    Contact:

    Auditor of State

    500 Woodlane St., Suite 230

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-6030

    Fax: (501) 682-2521

    Email: info@arauditor.com

    Website: http://auditor.ar.gov

    ARKANSAS STATE BANK DEPARTMENT

    Description: The Bank Department is responsible for supervision and regulation of state chartered banks to promote safety and soundness within those institutions.

    Contact:

    Arkansas State Bank Department

    400 Hardin Rd., Suite 100

    Little Rock, AR 72211-3502

    Phone: (501) 324-9019

    Fax: (501) 324-9028

    Email: asbd@banking.state.ar.us

    Website: http://www.banking.arkansas.gov

    DIVISION OF BUILDING AUTHORITY

    Description: The Division of Building Authority (formerly named Arkansas State Building Services and Arkansas Building Authority) became a division within the Department of Finance and Administration on July 1, 2015. The Building Authority (SBS/ABA/DBA) has been in existence since July 1, 1975. The DBA Council consists of eleven members whose duties are to provide recommendations to the DFA Director regarding policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures which are implemented by the DBA Director and DBA staff. The culmination of these policies and guidelines are set forth in the DBA Minimum Standards and Criteria. DBA is authorized to obtain sites; to construct, equip, maintain, and operate public buildings; to authorize the leasing of property for and by state agencies; to assist state agencies in architectural and engineering needs; and to assist other state agencies in the construction and maintenance of public buildings. While most colleges and universities are exempt from construction and design review services, state agencies for other DBA services include agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education.

    Contact:

    DFA: Division of Building Authority

    501 Woodlane, Suite 101N

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-1833

    Fax: (501) 682-5589

    TDD: (501) 682-1487

    Email: info@aba.state.ar.us

    Websites: http://www.arkansasbuildingauthority.com and http://aba.arkansas.gov

    DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION

    Description: Responsible for the management and administration of public secondary and postsecondary career and technical education, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation (VR), as well the Veterans’ Approving Agency.

    Contact:

    Department of Career Education

    Three Capitol Mall

    Little Rock, AR 72201-1083

    Phone: (501) 682-1500

    Fax: (501) 682-1509

    Website: http://ace.arkansas.gov

    CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD

    Description: The Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board offers grants to programs working to prevent child abuse before it ever occurs.

    Contact:

    State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

    415 N. McKinley, Suite 462

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Phone: (501) 664-2227

    Fax: (501) 255-1572

    Email: arkansasctf@arkansasctf.org

    Website: http://www.arctf.org/ www.arkansasctf.org/

    CIVIL AIR PATROL

    Description: Civil Air Patrol is the volunteer auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP has three missions that are: search and rescue (or Emergency Services), aerospace education, and cadet programs.

    Contact:

    Civil Air Patrol

    2201 Crisp Dr. (Little Rock National Airport)

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 376-1729

    Fax: (501) 374-6743

    Email: arwingcap@sbcglobal.net

    Website: http://www.arwingcap.org

    ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

    Description: The Department of Correction has exclusive jurisdiction over the care, charge, custody, control, management, administration, and supervision of all persons and offenders committed to, or in the custody of, the state penitentiary system.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Department of Correction

    P.O. Box 8707

    Pine Bluff, AR 71611-8707

    Phone: (870) 267-6999

    Fax: (870) 267-6258

    Email: adc.webmaster@arkansas.gov

    Website: http://adc.arkansas.gov/

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

    Description: The Economic Development Commission was established in 1955 as the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission. Since that time, Arkansas’ economy has become more diversified, moving from being predominantly agricultural to include manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and service businesses. The mission of the Arkansas Department of Economic Development is to develop and diversify the state’s economy to enhance the quality of life for current and future Arkansans. The Department is divided into two divisions to serve external and internal customers. However, much of the agency work is done through cross-functional teams involving people from throughout the Department as well as from other state agencies and customer groups. In addition to the two divisions, the Director’s Office is responsible for overall management of the Department and provides staff support for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Its Organizational Development function coordinates internal training and professional development opportunities. The External Division consists of Business Development and Community Development functions. The Internal Division consists of Research and Planning, Communications, and Administrative Services functions.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Economic Development Commission

    900 W. Capitol Ave. Ste. 400

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-1121

    Fax: (501) 682-7394

    Email: INFO@arkansasedc.com

    Website: http://www.arkansasedc.com

    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    Description: The Arkansas Department of Education strives to ensure that all children in the state have access to a quality education by providing educators, administrators, and staff with leadership, resources, and training.

    Contact:

    Department of Education

    4 Capitol Mall

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-4475

    Email: ade.communications@arkansas.gov

    Website: http://ArkansasEd.org

    DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

    Description: The Arkansas Department of Higher Education serves as the administrative staff for the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Board consists of twelve members who are appointed by the governor and serve staggered six-year terms.

    As part of its responsibilities, the department’s staff develops and implements board policies and procedures. Additionally, the Department reviews and approves academic programs; administers statewide financial aid programs and contracts with the Southern Regional Education Board for support of graduate and first professional study outside of Arkansas; recommends institutional operating, capital, and personal services budgets; and collects student and course data as part of a statewide data base and academic program inventory for policy studies.

    The agency administers the Statewide Systemic Initiative for improvement of math and science education, the Carl Perkins Grant for academic program improvement, and the Youth Opportunities Unlimited Program, a high school dropout prevention program for economically disadvantaged students.

    Contact:

    Department of Higher Education

    423 Main St., Suite 400

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 371-2000

    Fax: (501) 371-2001

    Website: http://www.adhe.edu

    STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

    Description: Funds primary, nonpartisan judicial general, and statewide special elections; develops resources to assist and educate candidate and local election authorities; statewide training of pollworkers and commissioners; monitors compliance with election laws; investigates alleged election law violations.

    Contact:

    State Board of Election Commissioners

    501 Woodlane St., Suite 401 N.

    Little Rock, AR 72201-1094

    Phone: (501) 682-1834

    Fax: (501) 682-1782

    Website: http://www.arkansas.gov/sbec/

    ETHICS COMMISSION

    Description: The Arkansas Ethics Commission is composed of five appointed Commissioners who enforce certain ethics, conflicts of interest, lobbying, campaign, campaign finance, and ballot question laws within the State of Arkansas. The Commission issues advisory opinions and legal interpretations of law, and acts as fact-finder and sanctioning body for those alleged to have violated those laws under its jurisdiction.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Ethics Commission

    910 W. Second St., Suite 100

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 324-9600

    Fax: (501) 324-9606

    Website: http://www.arkansasethics.com

    DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

    Contact:

    Department of Finance and Administration

    1509 West 7th St.

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-2242

    Fax: (501) 682-1029

    Email: websupport@dfa.arkansas.gov

    Website: http://dfa.arkansas.gov

    FIRE PROTECTION LICENSING BOARD

    Description: The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board was created in 1977 at the urging of the people in the fire protection systems industries. In 1984 the automatic fire sprinkler contracting industry sought licensing legislation, and Act 702 of 1985 brought them under this Board.The purpose and intent of this Board under Act 743 of 1977 is to provide monitoring of the servicing and installation of portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire suppression systems, fire sprinkler systems and to provide for the registration and licensing of businesses and persons providing such services in order to protect and promote life safety by minimizing personal injury and property damage which might result from improperly installed or improperly maintained fire extinguishing systems.

    Contact:

    Sheila Caudle, Executive Director

    7509 Cantrell Rd., Suite 102

    Little Rock, AR 72207

    Phone: (501) 661-7903

    Fax: (501) 603-3540

    Email: sheila_afplb@att.net

    Website: http://arfireprotection.org

    ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION

    Description: The Arkansas Forestry Commission was established with the passage of Act 234 by the 1931 session of the Arkansas Legislature. The mission of the AFC is to protect Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development, and conservation for all generations of Arkansans.

    The Commission hired the first State Forester for Arkansas, Charles A. Gillett, on May 23, 1933. Gillett served through 1939, and was followed by Fred H. Lang (1939–1967), Virgil W. Cothren (1967–1971), Billy G. Gresham (1971–1980), Michael P. Mety (1980–1984), Edwin E. Waddell (1984–1993), John T. Shannon (1994–2012), and Joseph S. Fox (2012 to present).

    Since 1935, AFC crews have suppressed more than 225,000 wildfires. Wildland firefighters are carefully trained in prevention and suppression efforts. Generations of school children have learned how to prevent wildfires with visits from Smokey Bear and AFC Rangers. The Arkansas FireWise program leads the state in recognized communities—and is a program solely dedicated to wildfire prevention in communities, by communities.

    In addition to wildfire suppression, AFC crews respond to all other natural disasters, from tornadoes to ice storms to floods. Crews are often called upon to clear roadways to allow emergency access, and organize incident command centers used to provide a staging area for emergency responders.

    The AFC is also a leader in forest and land management, stewardship, and forest conservation efforts. County Foresters and Rangers work with non-industrial private landowners to manage for forested property. Since 1991, AFC Foresters have worked with more than 1,150 landowners. The AFC is also a great resource for forest industry directories, consultant foresters, arborists, and several conservation and stewardship programs—including Tree City, USA.

    AFC also provides forest tree seedlings at a low cost to ensure the availability of species for reforestation projects at Baucum Nursery in North Little Rock. Since 1935, more than 1.23 billion trees have been grown and distributed.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Forestry Commission

    #1 Natural Resources Dr.

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    AND

    3821 West Roosevelt Rd.

    Little Rock, AR 72204

    Phone: (501) 296-1940

    Fax: (501) 296-1949

    Website: http://www.forestry.state.ar.us/

    OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

    Contact:

    Governor’s Office

    500 Woodlane St., Suite 250

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-2345

    Fax: (501) 682-3597

    Website: http://governor.arkansas.gov/

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Description: The Department of Health aims to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans; optimal health for all Arkansans to achieve maximum personal, economic, and social impact.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Department of Health

    4815 West Markham

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Phone: (501) 661-2000

    Fax: (501) 661-2388

    Toll-Free: (800) 462-0599

    TDD: (800) 322-5580

    Website: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov

    HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

    Description: The Department aims to provide a safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound intermodal transportation system for the user.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department

    10324 Interstate 30, P.O. Box 2261

    Little Rock, AR 72203

    Phone: (501) 569-2000

    Email: Info@ArkansasHighways.com

    Website: http://www.arkansashighways.com/

    DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

    Description: The Arkansas Department of Human Services provides a wide variety of human and social services.

    Contact:

    Department of Human Services

    Donaghey Plaza, 7th St. and Main St.

    Little Rock, AR 72203-1437

    Phone: (501) 682-1001

    Fax: (501) 682-6836

    TDD: (501) 682-8933

    Website: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/

    DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    Description: The Department provides to state government information technology services which include a central data processing services bureau, a statewide telePhone: network, technical guidance and planning for the acquisition of related hardware and software, and other services such as Internet and email, networking, et cetera. DIS helps agencies and institutions of state government gain access to the most modern and sophisticated data processing and telecommunications systems available.

    Contact:

    Department of Information Systems (DIS)

    One Capitol Mall, Suite 3B201

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-9990

    Fax: (501) 682-4310

    Email: DIS.CallCenter@arkansas.gov

    Website: http://dis.arkansas.gov

    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

    Description: The mission of the employees of the Arkansas Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the health, safety, and welfare of the wage earners of Arkansas by providing services and enforcing laws to improve working conditions and enhance their opportunities for safe and profitable employment.

    Contact:

    Arkansas Department of Labor

    10421 West Markham

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Phone: (501) 682-4500

    Fax: (501) 682-4535

    TDD: (800) 285-1131

    Email: asklabor@arkansas.gov

    Website: http://www.labor.ar.gov

    LEGISLATURE

    Description: The Legislature provides research, committee, fiscal and legal staff for the Senate and House of Representatives.

    Contact:

    Bureau of Legislative Research

    State Capitol, Room 315

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 682-1937

    Fax: (501) 682-1936

    Email: Webmaster@arkleg.state.ar.us

    Website: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us

    STATE MEDICAL BOARD

    Description: The mission of the Arkansas State Medical Board, (ASMB) is to protect the public and act as their advocate by effectively regulating the practices of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Physicians Assistants, Medical Corporations, Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants. The ASMB serves as the State-licensing agent for these occupations in the State of Arkansas.

    Contact:

    Arkansas State Medical Board

    1401 West Capitol, Suite 340

    Little Rock, AR 72201

    Phone: (501) 296-1802

    Fax: (501) 603-3555

    Website: http://armedicalboard.org

    ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD

    Contact:

    Arkansas Military Department

    Camp Robinson

    North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600

    Phone: (501) 212-5100

    Fax: (501) 212-5909

    Website: http://arguard.org

    OIL AND GAS COMMISSION

    Description: Regulates oil and gas operations in the state of Arkansas.

    Contact:

    Oil and Gas Commission

    2215 West Hillsboro

    El Dorado, AR 71731

    Phone: (870)

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