Here’s a little noticed resource for anyone interested in public affairs. It’s buried in the legislature’s website. In the middle of the main page are six icons for submitting testimony, tracking hearing notices or bills, listing out legislators and committees, and, finally, another simply labeled “Reports and Lists.”

That takes you to another long list of items. The last item in the second category (Measure Introduction), is “Reports to the Legislature.” That’s the one!

It’s a secret treasure trove of information. Right now there are over 350 reports filed by agencies and departments, some regular annual reports, others produced in response to previous legislative requests. There’s something here of interest to virtually everyone.

Some entries link to specific documents. Others open new lists of additional documents. For example, a “Government Operations Report” by the Department of Transportation actually opens to a list of ten reports filed with the legislature this year, including a “Government Operations Report.”

1. ACT 222 Bikeway Projects and Expenditures Report (18)
2. ACT 317 Safe Routes to School Report (18)
3. ACT 370 Transporation Improvement Special Fund Report (18)
4. SEC 76-11.6 Establishment of Security and Law Enforcement Office (18)
5. ACT 49 State Budget Proviso (18)
6. ACT 100 Government Operations Report (18)
7. ACT 119 Albizia Eradication Report (18)
8. ACT 226 Customer Facility Charge (18)
9. ACT 29 State Project Adjustment Fund (18)
10. Feasibility Study on Inter-Island and Intra-Island Ferry Systems (18)

I don’t think there are any shortcuts for seeking out what’s in here. You just have to wander the list and click things that look like they might be of interest.

I could toss out some of my favorites reports, but first I’ll encourage you to browse the list and see what catches your eye! Share, please!