Massachusetts Government
The State Library of Massachusetts - Government Documents
As the legally designated depository library for Massachusetts state publications, the State Library has the most complete collection of Massachusetts government documents in existence. The library is also a selective depository of federal government documents, and has an extensive collection of Massachusetts municipal reports. Below is a summary of the important resources in our government documents collection. ... GPO Access :The Government Printing Office's site of electronically accessible federal information ... [Read More]
Congressman John F. Tierney's Web Site -- Government Guide: Massachusetts
Conducting Business with the Massachusetts State Government ... Government - For Kids! ... Government Guide Home ... [Read More]
The State Library of Massachusetts - Collections
The State Library of Massachusetts is an in-depth public affairs library serving state government, as well as the public at-large. In this role, the library has developed comprehensive collections in the areas of government documents, law, Massachusetts history, and public and current affairs. Major areas of our collection include: ... [Read More]
Massachusetts Constitution
Article II. [The general court shall have fullpower and authority to erect and constitute municipal or city governments, inany corporate town or towns in this commonwealth, and to grant to theinhabitants thereof such powers, privileges, and immunities, not repugnant tothe constitution as the general court shall deem necessary or expedient forthe regulation and government thereof and to prescribe the manner of callingand holding public meetings of the inhabitants, in wards or otherwise for theelection of officers under the constitution, and the manner of returning thevotes given at such meetings. Provided, that no such government shall beerected or constituted in any town not containing twelve thousandinhabitants, nor unless it be with the consent, and on the application of amajority of the inhabitants of such town, present and voting thereon,pursuant to a vote at a meeting duly warned and holden for that purpose. Andprovided also, that all by-laws made by such municipal or city gover ... [Read More]
Welcome to Senator John F. Kerry's Online Office Text Version
GovernmentPrinting Office - allows you to search the full text of the Federal Register,Congressional Record, Congressional Bills and other Federal Government informationonline ... General Accounting Office (GAO) - The investigative arm of Congress. Charged with examining matters relating to the receipt and disbursement of public funds, GAO performs audits and evaluations of Government programs and activities. ... Fedworld - the well-known jumping-off place for linking to dozens of government agencies. ... [Read More]
Massachusetts Office on Disability Government Services
Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) State Coordinator : MOD is the designated agency which coordinates theCommonwealth's efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.(A&F Administrative Bulletin No. 7.) It is the touchstone within government for technicalassistance, trouble-shooting and advice on all disability related issues. All entitiesof state government are required to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, entities of state andlocal government are required to make all their programs, activities andservices accessible. This includes both physical access for people who havemobility impairments and communication access for people with vision, hearingand cognitive disabilities. MOD maintains lists of individualsassigned to be ADA coordinators in stateagencies and in each municipality. ... [Read More]
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