Board of Architects - Charged with protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public by registering and regulating architects. Information Services Division - Responsible for safely storing the State's information, protecting it against intrusion and properly disseminating it for authorized use, while assisting agencies in achieving their information systems objectives. Public Service Commission - News and reports of the state agency that regulates utility companies. Secretary of State - Secretary of State Beth Chapman offers information on the services and programs offered by her office. State Oil and Gas Board - Offers information about the functions and services of this agency. Department of Public Health - Provides public health related information about the State of Alabama and promotes the health of her people through education and information. Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - The ABC controls alcoholic beverages through distribution, licensing and enforcement. Provides information on applying for a license, rules, regulations, staff and store locations. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Manages and regulates use of natural lands, marine resources, fish, wildlife, and state parks. Alabama Department of Transportation - State agency news, construction bulletin, and driving reports for travelers. Department of Insurance - The Department of Insurance conducts licensing of insurance agents and oversees insurance and workers compensation issues in the state. It is also home to the State fire marshal and to the state's insurance examiners. Alabama State Treasury - A review of the operations and services of State Treasurer. State of Alabama Multiple Needs Child Office - Agency serving children in need of services from more than one agency. Includes history, description of services and contact details. Alabama Health Insurance Plan - AHIP helps make health insurance available to anyone who has been enrolled in an employer’s health plan or in extended COBRA coverage after employment has ended. Includes FAQ. eligibility, plans offered, forms, and information about the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Alabama Department of Education - School board and state superintendent. Includes legislation, publications, downloads, reports, grants and programs. Alabama Department of Finance: Executive Budget Office - Offers information about the functions and services of this office. Comptroller's Office - As a part of the Department of Finance, the offices provides accounting and managerial consulting services to state agencies. Department of Agriculture and Industries - Bulletins for farmers and consumers, agribusiness news, disease updates, comment and complaint submission form. Project Vote Smart - Alabama Gubernatorial Officials - Provides biographies, committee assignments, campaign finances, voting record, issue positions, interest group ratings, speeches and public statements. Alabama Department of Commerce - State agency responsible for recruiting industry, promoting international trade and creating jobs. Downloadable application forms, links to training, film office, industrial directory and news. Alabama Motor Vehicle Division - Provides vehicle licensing, titling, and registration information as well as forms and contact information. Alabama Department of Labor - Alabama Department of Labor/Child Labor Laws Retirement Systems of Alabama - News and information from the system that administers the retirement plans for state employees, teachers and judges. Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) - Part of the Office of the Governor. Distributes funds provided by Congress and the state legislature to meet the needs of the people of Alabama. Department of Senior Services - The agency insures older Alabamians have access to appropriate services when needed. The site also contains links to other services.