This series covers the federal, state, and local regulations imposed on small businesses, with concise, friendly and up-to-the-minute advice on each critical step of starting your own business.

Nearly a decade after the 2000 Presidential elections invited a firestorm of questions about the sanctity of our democratic process, there continues to be a heightened interest in the role of state-wide elections officials, typically the state's Secretary of State - this book looks into their pivotal role in the promotion of a healthy democracy. Much past interest has resulted in overly critical coverage of election errors, ignoring the tireless efforts that ensure the American citizens benefit from a democratic, inclusive and accountable election process. Through a series of case studies, anecdotes, and interviews with current and recent secretaries, State Secretaries of State author Jocelyn Benson readdresses this balance by providing the first in-depth study of the Secretary's role in registering voters, enforcing voting laws and regulations, overseeing elections, and certifying results. As such, it represents a much-needed contribution to the study of US elections, both in practice and in law.

Report submitted in response to a resolution of the Ohio House of Representatives requesting a tabular statement showing amounts received from fees or other perquisites from December 1, 1840 to December 1, 1843. The Secretary of State indicates that no record of perquisites of the office have been kept and that the Secretary cannot comply with the resolution. Estimates of perquisites are provided: $150 for the first year, $120 for the second year, and $80 for the third year. The report is signed by J. Sloane, Secretary of State.