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.
The Dogwood tree is a native American flowering tree and is cold hardy in every state except North Dakota and Minnesota. Dogwood trees are known for their white flowers that illuminate the forest during the spring time.