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Government Information

US and Kansas goverment statistics, maps, and publications.

Where Can I Find Kansas Government Documents in Hale Library?

Print Kansas government documents are located in Stack F in Hale Library (Manhattan campus). Look for the yellow labels on the book ranges.

Documents can be found through our Search It tool. Some documents are also available online.

Kansas government documents are arranged using the Kansas Government Documents Classification System. Below is the basic arrangement for the collection. A breakdown of what types of documents are under each letter is available if you click on the department or agency you're interested in.

A -- Agricultural Agencies

AD -- Administrative Agencies

AG -- Adjutant General

AGI -- Aging

CB -- Commerce Agencies

CH -- Corporation for Change

CR -- Human Rights / Civil Rights Agencies

E -- Educational Agencies and Institutions

EN -- Energy Agencies

ET -- Kansas Electric Transmission Authority

F -- Wildlife, Parks

G -- Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Governor's Committees, Commissions, Boards, etc

GE -- Governmental Ethics Agencies

HE -- Health Agencies

HP -- Kansas Health Policy Authorty

HR -- Human Resources, Labor Agencies

IN -- Information Network of Kansas

J --- Attorney General and Law Enforcement Agencies

JJ -- Juvenile Justice Authority (Kan.)

JU -- Judicial Branch

L --- Library Service Agencies

LT -- Lottery and Gaming

PER -- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System

PM -- Kansas Pooled Money Investment Board

PR -- Parks Agency

Q -- Local and Regional Government Agencies and School Districts

RC -- Racing Commission

RE -- Revenue and Taxation Agencies

S -- Secretary of State

SR -- Social and Rehabilitation Services, Agencies and Institutions

SS -- State Affiliated Societies, State Archives, etc

T -- Transportation Agencies

TR -- State Treasurer

TU -- Turnpike Authority

WR -- Water Use and Resources Agencies

X -- Legislative Bills, Resolutions, Calendars and Journals

Y -- Kansas Legislature and Legislative Agencies, Commissions, etc

YA -- Boards, Commissions

YC -- Interstate Commissions

YE -- Independent Boards, Commissions

Z -- Kansas Territorial Publications

ZN -- Native American Tribes and Organizations in Kansas

ZZ -- Non-Governmental Agencies, Organizations, Societies, Businesses With a Kansas Connection

Below are examples of commonly used documents in the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of the Kansas government.

Judicial Branch

Kansas Reports are online from 1996-present. Kansas Court of Appeals are online from 1996-present.

Kansas Reports
Official reports of the Kansas Supreme Court.
Kansas Court of Appeals
Official reports of the Kansas Court of Appeals.

Legislative Branch

Session Laws are online from 1996-present. House and Senate Journals are online from the legislative archive from 1997-2010 and more recent journals are available from the Kansas Legislature website.

Session Laws of Kansas
Acts passed during each session of the Kansas Legislature.
House Journal
Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas.
Senate Journal
Proceedings of the Senate of the State of Kansas.

Executive Branch

Governor's Budget Reports are online from 2000-present. Comparison Budget Reports are online from 2000-present.

Governor's Budget Report
Budget recommendations from the governor of the state of Kansas.
Comparison Budget Report
Legislative changes made to the Governor's Budget Report.

Kansas Government

State Government
State Statistics
State Library of Kansas

Kansas Executive Branch
Lists the six elected officials within the executive branch with links to their individual websites.
Kansas Judicial Branch
Cases and opinions, a guide to the Open Records Act, and much more.
Kansas Legislative Branch
Bills and laws, legislators, and information about the House and Senate.
State of Kansas
Main website for Kansas government services.

Kansas Economy at a Glance
Key economic statistics such as employment and unemployment rates.
Kansas Farm Facts
Published by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Farm Facts is a reference book that contains statistical data on agricultural production, prices, farm income and various other economic figures within the state.
Kansas Quick Facts
Vital facts and figures for the state and its counties.
Kansas Statistical Abstract Online
Important statistics and information for topics such as agriculture, crime, housing, and transportation.
Riley County Community GIS
Measure distance, area, and units. Zoom in and out. Select hydrology, utilities, parks/rec, etc.
State Data Center, State Library of Kansas
Statewide, county and city data. Includes statistics on Kansas libraries.

E-Books & Audiobooks
E-books and audiobooks available from the State Library of Kansas.
Online Databases
Free databases for state of Kansas residents.
Talking Books
Audiobooks, magazines, and audio equipment available for Kansas residents with a visual impairment, physical impairment, or reading disability.
State Library of Kansas
Main website for the State Library of Kansas.

Phone

General information: 785.296.3296

Kansas residents only: 800.432.3919

Email
infodesk@library.ks.gov

Kansas Counties

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Where Can I Find Kansas Government Documents in Hale Library?

Print Kansas government documents are located in Stack F in Hale Library (Manhattan campus). Look for the yellow labels on the book ranges.

Documents can be found through our Search It tool. Some documents are also available online.

Last Updated: Jul 9, 2018 9:55 AM
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