Oregon Online
Okay, it is the 14th of February, and it is Valentine’s Day. But this date also marks the anniversary of the admission to the Union of the 33rd state. It is one of the ones in the Pacific Northwest, and today’s FamSite visits their official website.
The site is called Oregon Online, and is a perfect example of how state governments have started to use the Internet to publicize them. By making access to agencies available online, as well as serving as a center point for information, it makes it easier for local citizens to gain access to that information. But it also serves as publicity for the area as well, showing off the high points to potential visitors and tourists. Oregon has a long-standing tradition for citizen involvement starting with the Initiative and Referendum process in 1911. They have also published a hard copy version called the Oregon Blue Book for many years. Now that information is available online.
So enjoy your stop here today, and then find out about your own local government’s accessibility online. It is a fun and rewarding project.