Public employees. Less than half of the states include state employees in their definitions of public official and of those, most only include high-level employees. Effective June 2008, Illinois added sworn law enforcement or peace officers to their definition. Excluding legislators.
Definition of dogwood winter. South & Midland. : a brief spell of wintry weather in spring.
Dogwood. Dogwood (botanical name-Cornus) is deciduous and grows to a mature size of 20-25 by 25 feet. This understory tree enjoys partial shade and provides red to purple fall color.