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The Governor of Nevada is the chief magistrate of the U.S. state of Nevada, the head of the executive department of Nevada`s state government and the commander-in-chief of the state`s military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Nevada Legislature, to convene the legislature at any time, and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.
The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance`s (DBCF) primary mission is to provide effective supervision and regulation of Mississippi`s State-chartered banks and other financial service industries to ensure the public is provided with a convenient, safe and competitive banking environment, along with fair and lawful consumer related financial transactions. DBCF conducts examinations of all state-chartered banks, thrifts, and credit unions, independent trust companies, mortgage lenders, small loan companies, insurance premium finance companies, motor vehicle sales companies, pawn brokers, title pledge lenders, consumer loan brokers, check cashers (payday lenders), money transmitters, and debt management service providers. DBCF`s examinations ensure these industries are in compliance with Mississippi`s laws designed to protect its citizens. DBCF also participates in programs to educate Mississippi`s consumers on financial literacy and provides a consumer complaint resolution process.
The word Nebraska is from the Oto Indian word “Nebrathka” meaning “flat water.” The pioneers who settled Nebraska in the late 1800s deserve much of the credit for transforming the state from a land considered unfit for cultivation to an agricultural oasis. Today Nebraska ranks among the leading states in many agricultural production categories.
Elected regional government of the Greater Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, responsible for functions that cross city and county boundaries. Governed by seven Metro Councilors and a Council President - Metro is the only directly elected regional government in the nation.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) is the Pennsylvania state agency that is responsible for the confinement, care and rehabilitation of approximately 51,000 inmates at state correctional facilities funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The agency has its headquarters in Hampden Township, Cumberland County in Greater Harrisburg, near Mechanicsburg.