Branches of Government

Resources

• Executive Branch
  This category includes the officials and agencies in the executive branch of state government.
• Agriculture
  The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's site with valuable information for the future of agriculture in the state
• Attorney General
  The state's Attorney General protects consumers from crimes of all types.
• Auditor of Public Accounts
  The Auditor of Public Accounts ensures that public resources are protected to raise the quality of life for all Kentuckians.
• Commerce Cabinet
  We hope this site provides the information you need to plan trips in and around the Commonwealth, to conduct meetings and conventions, to determine where you want to start your small business, and where you would like to live or vacation.
• Economic Development, Kentucky Cabinet for
  This website provides extensive information on the programs and services available to businesses including existing businesses, newly locating companies, start-ups, small and minority businesses, and many others.
• Education Cabinet
  The Kentucky Education Cabinet is charged with the mission of preserving Kentucky's heritage, preparing for its future and promoting a statewide culture of lifelong learning.
• Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet
  This cabinet protects and enhances Kentucky's natural resources by providing environmental leadership and expertise.
• Finance and Administration Cabinet
  Some of the duties of this cabinet are policy development, procurement of goods and services, the maintenance of state-owned facilities, and employee training.
• Governor of Kentucky
  Contact the Governor, Governor's Web Site, Governor's role, Governor's Cabinet, First Lady
• Health and Family Services, Cabinet for
  The Cabinet for Health and Family Services provides human services for the citizens of Kentucky. The Cabinet’s services include protection for vulnerable children and adults, child abuse investigations, foster care, adoptions, child support collections, cash assistance, food stamps, disability determinations, and more.
• Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
  The Cabinet’s mission is to provide leadership and direction for its departments so that they may carry out their specific services.
• Lieutenant Governor
  Learn more about the Lieutenant Governor and his vision for Kentucky.
• Personnel Cabinet
  The Personnel Cabinet provides services, human resources management and improved administration in the recruitment and retention of a competent workforce.
• Secretary of State
  The Department of State is entrusted with filing, maintaining and preserving certain historically significant documents and public records of the Commonwealth and her people.
• Transportation Cabinet
  Here you can find important highway information, request a driver's history record, enroll in traffic school and more.
• Treasurer
  The treasurer acts as the state's chief elected fiscal officer.
• Judicial Branch
  Within this category you will find information regarding the state court systems.
• Kentucky Court of Justice
  Judicial power of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is vested in one Court of Justice, which is divided into a Supreme Court, a Court of Appeals, a trial court of general jurisdiction known as the Circuit Court and a trial court of limited jurisdiction known as the District Court.
• Legislative Branch
  Find the state constitution, state legislators, and helpful information about state laws in this category.
• House of Representatives
  The Kentucky House of Representative's members, leaders, and rules can be found here.
• Legislative Districts
  Links to maps created by House Bill 1 of the 2002 General Assembly
• Legislative Research Commission
  Services that this commission provides include: committee staffing, bill drafting, oversight of the state budget and educational reform, production of educational materials, maintenance of a reference library and Internet site, and the preparation and printing of research reports, informational bulletins and a legislative newspaper.
• Senate
  Learn about the Kentucky Senate's members, leaders, and rules.