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Government, Law, & Politics

Get informed, engaged, and empowered in the world of Government, Law, & Politics right here at Ottawa Library. Our comprehensive collection of resources is designed to foster civic literacy and empower you to participate effectively in our democracy. Dive into a wealth of materials covering everything from government policies and legal matters to in-depth analyses of political systems and current events. Whether you're a student, a concerned citizen, or a legal enthusiast, you'll find an array of books, databases, and reference materials at your disposal. Stay informed, broaden your perspective, and actively engage in the pressing issues of our time with the help of our Government, Law, & Politics resources.

Online Resources

AHRQ
AHRQ

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality: a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This website provides data resources, publications, research findings and reports, and other resources in an effort to improve safety and quality in healthcare. Información en español.

Health & Wellness, Government

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Census Business Builder
Census Business Builder

Selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau to help you start or grow a business or understand the business landscape for a region, presented in a simple to use format. Freely available online.

Career, Government

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City of Ottawa
City of Ottawa

On September 6, 1864, Ottawa was founded along the south side of the Marais des Cygnes River. The town was incorporated in 1866, and, in 1867, voted to become a City of the Second Class under the guidelines established by the State of Kansas.

Government, Local

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Congress.gov
Congress.gov

A resource for information about current and past activities of the U.S. Congress.

Government

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Daily Med
Daily Med

The National Library of Medicine(NLM)’s DailyMed searchable database provides the most recent labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies and currently in use.

Health & Wellness, Government

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Federal Digital System
Federal Digital System

Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the federal government.

Government

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Food & Drug Administration
Food & Drug Administration

This U.S. government site provides information on drug safety and availability, clinical trials, specific medications, and health updates.

Health & Wellness, Government

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Franklin County DMV
Franklin County DMV

Location, hours, and services provided at the Franklin County, Kansas, DMV office.

Government, Local, Automotive

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Franklin County Maps
Franklin County Maps

A roundup of maps of Franklin County, Kansas, including property maps, survey lookup, cemetery information, floodplains, taxing districts, and voting precinct information.

Local, Government

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IKan
IKan

Renew vehicle registrations, renew driver's licenses, obtain vital records, and more with this resource from the State of Kansas.

Automotive, Government, Apps

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Kansas DCF
Kansas DCF

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers a number of services to support employment, including assistance with job training, work clothing, and work-related transportation. The Ottawa DCF office is located at 2231 South Elm Street; the phone number is 785-229-8600/TDD: 1-800-766-3777

Government, Career

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Kansas Division of Vehicles
Kansas Division of Vehicles

Information about Kansas driver's licenses, vehicle titles and registration, and other topics related to driving in Kansas.

Automotive, Government

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Kansas Judical Council
Kansas Judical Council

Free legal forms by the KS Judicial Council. 

Government

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Kansas Legal Forms
Kansas Legal Forms

Free basic legal forms for a variety of situations, including filing for divorce or changing your name, from the Kansas Judical Council.

Government

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Kansas Legal Services - Tenant
Kansas Legal Services - Tenant

Kansas Legal Services has a section on its website dedicated to landlord tenant issues. This document contains a list of forms that a tenant may use to communicate with their landlord. These forms were created by attorneys at Kansas Legal Services.

Government

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Kansas Statutes
Kansas Statutes

Searchable database of statutes passed by the Kansas Legislature.

Government

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Kansas.gov
Kansas.gov

The official website of the government of the State of Kansas.

Government

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Vote Kansas
Vote Kansas

The Secretary of State, through the Elections Division, is responsible for the administration of all national and state elections. All candidates for national office, state office and state judicial positions must file their candidacy with the Secretary of State. The office also maintains the statewide voter registration database and serves as the repository for campaign receipts, expenditure reports of state candidates and financial disclosure statements of state officers and certain state employees.

Voting, Government

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Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov

Designed to help citizens find out what government benefits they may be eligible to receive, with access to information from across 17 Federal agencies. Links to benefit programs for all types of people: elderly, veterans, low-income citizens, students, farmers, parents, disaster victims and many more.

Career, Government

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Chronicling America
Chronicling America

The Chronicling America project offers a searchable U.S. Newspaper Directory which can be narrowed by geographic coverage, date, language, ethnicity, and labor press (i.e., published for readers of a particular occupation or political philosophy, such as coal miners, dairy farmers, and/or socialists). Chronicling America also offers free access to a handful of digitized Kansas newspapers (such as the Kansas Herald of Freedom).

Local History, News, Periodicals, Government

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Clinical Trials.gov
Clinical Trials.gov

A National Institutes of Health database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world.

Health & Wellness, Government

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Consumer Financial Protection
Consumer Financial Protection

This federal agency provides a wide variety of resources to help consumers make informed financial decisions, including guides to choosing and managing credit cards, buying a car or house, managing student loans, and preparing for retirement. You can also submit complaints about financial products or services here.

Government

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Federal Campaign Finances
Federal Campaign Finances

Federal Election Commission's resource for researching campaign finance data.

Government, Voting

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Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid

Learn about and apply for financial aid options available from the federal government.

Government

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Franklin County Clerk
Franklin County Clerk

Official office of the county clerk, Janet Paddock. Election information, voting locations, election results, and more.

Voting, Government, Local

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Franklin County Kansas
Franklin County Kansas

A hub for information about news and services of the county government of Franklin County, Kansas.

Government, Local

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HealthFinder
HealthFinder

From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, a consumer health resource with news, articles, personal health recommendations, and more.

Health & Wellness, Government

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Kansas Campaign Finance
Kansas Campaign Finance

Research campaign finance data for candidates in Kansas elections.

Voting, Government

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Kansas Digital Newspapers
Kansas Digital Newspapers

Accessible anywhere. The Kansas Digital Newspapers program, managed by the Kansas State Historical Society, makes over 3 million Kansas newspapers freely available online

Periodicals, Government, News

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Kansas Government Information
Kansas Government Information

An online library of born-digital and digitally rendered material published by Kansas government agencies.

Government, State Library

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Kansas Lawyer Referral
Kansas Lawyer Referral

Free or low cost assistance for finding a lawyer or obtaining legal advice through the Kansas Bar Association.

Government

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Kansas Legal Services
Kansas Legal Services

Free and low cost legal assistance and resources, including legal forms, for Kansans.

Government

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Kansas Memory
Kansas Memory

Accessible anywhere. This database offers a broad, statewide selection of digitized Kansas maps, photographs, and other primary documents from the collections of the Kansas State Historical Society.

Government

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Kansas Unemployment Benefits
Kansas Unemployment Benefits

Learn about and apply for unemployment benefits for Kansas residents.

Career, Government

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Legal Collection
Legal Collection

A collection of scholarly peer-reviewed publications including law journals, documents, and case studies.

Government

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