Government
Get to know your local, state and federal government from trusted resources and websites specially curated by JCPL librarians.
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Jefferson County Government
Information for Jefferson County citizens and businesses on properties and taxes, court procedures, licensing, assistance programs and more.
Colorado.gov
The official state web information portal with online services for citizens, businesses, licensed professionals and visitors.
WhiteHouse.gov
Access news and press releases, summaries of top issues, historical and touring information, petitions and contact information.
Government Resources from the Library
Chicago Tribune
Stay informed of the latest daily news from the Chicago area, the nation and the world.
Global Issues in Context
Browse up-to-date info on current world issues and international news, from business and economy to government and family life.
Los Angeles Times
Read articles from one of the largest metropolitan newspapers in the U.S. and winner of numerous journalism awards.
Chicago Tribune
Stay informed of the latest daily news from the Chicago area, the nation and the world.
Global Issues in Context
Browse up-to-date info on current world issues and international news, from business and economy to government and family life.
Los Angeles Times
Read articles from one of the largest metropolitan newspapers in the U.S. and winner of numerous journalism awards.
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Local Government
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Jefferson County Property Records Search
Search for a property by address, neighborhood or subdivision to find parcel maps, sales history, owner and tax information.
Jefferson County Inmate Lookup
Search for an in-custody inmate by name, or retrieve a list of inmates booked in on a given day via the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Jefferson County Zoning Complaints
Investigate concerns about activity on a property, meetings and zoning regulations by filing a complaint electronically.
Jefferson County Property Records Search
Search for a property by address, neighborhood or subdivision to find parcel maps, sales history, owner and tax information.
Jefferson County Inmate Lookup
Search for an in-custody inmate by name, or retrieve a list of inmates booked in on a given day via the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Jefferson County Zoning Complaints
Investigate concerns about activity on a property, meetings and zoning regulations by filing a complaint electronically.
State Government
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Colorado Revised Statutes
Find state laws passed by the Colorado Legislature and organized by subject area into Titles, Chapters and Sections.
CO Division of Professions & Occupations
Search for licensed professionals and businesses within the state of Colorado.
Division of Motor Vehicles
Information on Colorado driver's licenses, vehicle registration and renewal, and other driver services.
Colorado Revised Statutes
Find state laws passed by the Colorado Legislature and organized by subject area into Titles, Chapters and Sections.
CO Division of Professions & Occupations
Search for licensed professionals and businesses within the state of Colorado.
Division of Motor Vehicles
Information on Colorado driver's licenses, vehicle registration and renewal, and other driver services.
Federal Government
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Investor.gov
Tools to check on your investment professional, compound interest calculators, and other objective resources for the average investor.