http://www.statelocalgov.net/notes/ The weblog about state and local government websites en-us Copyright 2004 Piper Resources http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Mon, 24 Jan 2005 01:06:53 EST daily 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 New Mexico's Licensing and Regulation Department has a large order -- to regulate 33 industries and over 200,000 professional licensees in the state. Its reach ranges from carnival rides and manufactured housing to psychologists, private investigators and securities firms. The department's goal in carrying out its responsibilities is to balance 'the needs of the business community for growth and development with those of the health and safety of citizens and visitors to New Mexico,' its mission states. http://www.statelocalgov.net/notes/2005/01/nm-reglic.htm Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:01:01 EST According to Montana business boosters, there is 'A World of Possibilities Under the Big Sky.' The goal of Montana's business portal is to filter 'the right data for the right audience' -- people who want to start, expand or locate their businesses in the state and to get relevant information about the state's economy http://www.statelocalgov.net/notes/2005/01/mt-business.htm Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:01:01 EST The State of Mississippi would like everyone to consider Mississippi an ideal place for retirement. Specifically, it would like you to consider retiring in any of its 19 'hometown' communities that have everything from winding roads, shade trees, lovely plantation architecture, golf, top-notch medical facilities and welcoming neighbors to draw you in. http://www.statelocalgov.net/notes/2005/01/ms-retire.htm Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:01:01 EST