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.
Different varieties of this tree produce white, pink or red blooms in spring. The foliage turns brilliant reddish-purple in summer and autumn, followed by red fruits in the fall. Songbirds visit these trees for the fruits. Dogwood grows well in good sunshine and needs a moist, well-drained soil.