Government

Ohio Government Web Resources

Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Economic Accounts: State BEARFACTS
Select Ohio from the state list and press the Display button, or click Ohio on the map. Population; Per Capita Personal Income; Total Personal Income; Components of Total Personal Income; Earnings by Place of Work.

Ohio Census 2010
This web site will be updated throughout the entire Census 2010 cycle (ending about 2013) and will provide current, timely and accurate information relevant to the communities and residents of Ohio as planning and implementation for the upcoming Census proceed.

Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
Working with communities and businesses, the Department of Development promotes economic opportunities to improve the profits and prosperity of Ohio’s citizens. The Department acting in a support role provides financial, informational, and technical assistance to those making an investment in Ohio’s future.

Ohio Department of Health: Local Data
Health statistics for regions or counties within Ohio.

Ohio eLicense Center
Use the Ohio e-License search function to verify the status of a professional license. If it is not possible to verify the status of a licensee online, please contact the Board at (614) 466-2316 office for assistance.

Ohio Ethics Commission
Promotes ethics in public service to strengthen the public’s confidence that Government business is conducted with impartiality and integrity. The Commission has jurisdiction over Ohio’s public officials and employees at the state and local levels of government, except legislators, judges, and their staffs.

Ohio Geological Survey
The mission of the Ohio Geological Survey is: “To provide geologic information and services needed for responsible management of Ohio’s natural resources.” Their vision is: “To be recognized as an innovative team conducting relevant geologic investigations and increasing awareness of Ohio geology.”

The Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is composed of 99 members. Since 1967, legislative districts have been determined on the basis of population. Every 10 years, following the federal census, the total population of the state is divided by 99, to arrive at the approximate population for each district. In the 127th General Assembly, this figure is approximately 110,000 residents per House district.

Ohio Office of Budget and Management
The mission of OBM is to provide financial management and policy analysis to help ensure the responsible use of state resources. In fulfilling its mission, OBM coordinates, develops, and monitors agency operating and capital budgets, and reviews, processes, and reports financial transactions made by state agencies. OBM also assists the Governor and other state agencies by providing policy and management support relative to the state’s fiscal activities.

The Ohio Senate
Thirty-three state senators are elected from legislative districts throughout the state of Ohio — each one represents approximately 330,000 people. The districts are redrawn every 10 years, following the completion of the national census.

Ohio’s Knowledge Economy Awareness Initiative
Innovative technology and knowledge-based companies are changing the way we do business and redefining the forces that contribute to economic success. This website is designed to inform, educate and invite participation in the initiative to transform Ohio into a state poised to take advantage of the knowledge economy.

State Library of Ohio
Established in 1817, the State Library of Ohio has three priorities: To lead and partner in the development of library services throughout Ohio; To promote and enable resource sharing among libraries and library networks; and To provide access to information for Ohio’s state government.