The state of Ohio is part of the Great Lakes region of the United States which was almost admitted into the union in 1803. President Jefferson signed the act of Congress approving its boundaries but Congress didn't pass the resolution declaring it a state until 1812. In 1953, President Eisenhower declared it the 17th state in the union, retroactively. It is nicknamed the Buckeye State, and its capital is Columbus.
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Department of Job and Family Services
The official employment office consists of statistics about jobs and unemployment, career counseling, and job placement assistance. Also on the site are resources for employers, including sections about foreign labor, new hire reporting, and tax credit information.
http://jfs.ohio.gov/
The official tourism site for Ohio provides numerous special offers and packages, a slideshow of various attractions, and an event calendar search. Also available on the site are sections dedicated to places to go and things to do.
http://consumer.discoverohio.com/
The official site of the state's top lawyer includes information about DNA testing and collection, current news, and attorney recruitment. Also on the site is the phone number to the identity theft hot line, sex offender search, and contact information.
http://www.ag.state.oh.us/
The state business association contains details about its legislative committees, public policy agenda, membership, and web resources. It is possible to enroll in the organization via the site.
http://www.ohiochamber.com/
Preserves and promotes Ohio's natural history from prehistory to modern times. Includes maps, timelines, multimedia section and a topical index.
http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org
Provides legal assistance and information for residents of the state of Ohio. Ohio legal information on disability, housing, consumer rights, court forms, wills, utilities and other topics are available.
http://www.ohiolegalservices.org
Tracks the latest updates on Ohio State's intercollegiate sports teams and players. Includes the latest game results, statistics, game highlights, multimedia, game schedules, ticket information and a merchandise store.
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com
The state's daily fatality count is available on this site, and is compared in graphic form against the previous year's. Also viewable are the number of weapon violations, dru violations recovered vehicles, and felony arrests, updated monthly.
http://statepatrol.ohio.gov/
The museum houses an extensive collection of the ceramic wares produced in East Liverpool, Ohio, the city long known as 'America's Crockery City' and 'The Pottery Capitol of the World'. Features an essay about "Lotus Ware" a fine porcelain made in the United States, and a list of the many East Liverpool pottery district manufacturers, distributors, and decorators. Includes links to local manufacturers such as the Homer Laughlin and Hall china companies.
http://www.themuseumofceramics.org
The official state site contains a profiles of those in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches, and a message from the governor. Additionally, there are overviews of all state departments, and a list of resources including the Amber alert plan, Homeland Security, and travel and roadway information.
http://www.ohio.gov/
