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Major State Departments

Each department is headed by a commissioner appointed by the governor. Most commissioners' salaries are $108,400.

Administration & Finance Administration Management and Budget Revenue Environment Natural Resources Pollution Control Public Safety & Transportation Corrections Military Affairs Public Safety Transportation

Business & Employment Agriculture Commerce Employment & Economic Development Labor & Industry Mediation Services Education, Health, & Human Services Education Health Human Rights Human Services Housing Finance Veterans Affairs

Other Executive Branch Agencies
There are dozens of boards, councils, commissions, and task forces, including about two dozen occupational licensing boards. Most of these groups are advisory to a major state agency.

Related link:

• Legislative Reference Library Links to the World: State Government

Originally published January 2011.