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Selected local and national government links and resources, including citizenship. (Citizenship section is at bottom.)
(See also Law)
Access Washington The official Washington state government website & information guide. Access officials, agencies, statutes and legislation. (http://access.wa.gov) Web site: access.wa.gov
Pierce County Home Page Official Pierce County website. Find services the County provides, an events calendar, as well as links to the towns, cities and communities of Pierce County.
[See also telephone directory for Pierce County government: Pierce County ACCESS (Pierce Co.)] Web site: http://www.co.pierce.wa.us
Pierce Co. Info by Address - What Jurisdiction do I live in? Look up by address, to find which precinct (& polling place), county council district, state legislative district, congressional district, RTA boundary and jurisdiction city (or if un-incorporated county) applies to that address. (City jurisdiction is listed under "Special topics" in lower right corner.) (Pierce County Auditor) Web site: http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/aud/
Pierce Co. Local crime data Find local crime data & prevention plans. (PC Sheriff) Web site: http://www.piercecountywa.org
Pierce Co. Parcel Search Find property tax information about your land parcel. (PC Assessor-Treasurer) Web site:
Puget Sound Regional Council Regional transportation and growth management Web site: PSRC.org
State and Local Government on the Net Information on state agencies, arranged by state. (Piper Resources)
State, Counties & City/Towns of WA Websites of various jurisdictions and public agencies within WA. (Piper Resources) Web site: www.statelocalgov.net
Washington State Sex Offender Information Center (from Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs) Web site: www.waspc.org
National links:
USA.gov - United States Official US Government web portal. Good & easy first step to find government information from the U.S. Government. (US GSA) Web site: www.usa.gov
US Senators - Contact Information & E-mail listings Alphabetical listing of the US Senators, with e-mail addresses, arranged by state or last name. (US Senate server.) Web site: www.senate.gov
US House of Representatives - Contact Information & E-mail listings Listing of US House of Representatives for the contact information for your Representative. (House of Representatives server.) Web site: www.house.gov
United States Government Manual Comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
Web site: www.gpoaccess.gov
Citizenship and Immigration
Civics and Citizenship Study Materials Resources for learning about US government, specifically for studying for citizenship tests. Includes printable brochure handouts, flash cards, sample questions and online videos. Several resources are in Spanish and Chinese. Page also includes links to the immigration forms. (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) Web site: www.uscis.gov
National Immigration Law Center A national support center whose mission is to protect and promote the rights of low income immigrants and their family members. This advocacy group analyses and specializes in immigration law, including workplace issues. (NILC) Web site: www.nilc.org
United States Citizenship Resources Guides, exam practice questions and community resources for the new US Citizenship Exam, in 5 languages: Español, РУССКИЙ, 粤語, 國語 (Cantonese & Mandarian) and English.
San Francisco Public Library) Web site: www.sfpl.org