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Florida House Sergeant at Arms Earnie Sumner will Retire

Longtime Florida House Sergeant at Arms and NCSL Officer, Earnest "Earnie" Sumner will be retiring next month after 42 years of legislative service. More

Courteous & Effective Communication:  Social Media & Email 

Formal letters and phone calls were once the norm but times have changed.  Today, email is our primary form of communication, and social media provides an easy outreach tool.  More

State Budget Update:  Spring 2013

As the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, no strong indication exists that states are entering a robust recovery phase. More
 
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITLegislative Social Media SitesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1340913409_961Blogs and social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are popular with legislators and legislative caucuses. This web page tracks legislature's use of these tools.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITLegislative Webcasts and BroadcastsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1347913479_961All states offer webcasts or TV broadcasts of legislative proceedings in at least one chamber. Find links to webcasts here.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITLegislative Mobile Apps and WebsitesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1349313493_961Links to state legislative web apps or websites optimized for mobile devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and Android.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITPreserving Legislative Digital Records: ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2010520105_961State legislatures face critical challenges in preserving digital information and official legal materials, especially legislatures that may be contemplating paperless initiatives. This site provides background information and tools and resources from NCSL and other organizations working to keep legislative digital records trustworthy, complete and accessible over time.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITBill Tracking and Subscription ServicesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/25/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1347413474_961Legislatures are offering online tools that make it easy to track bills and keep up with legislative proceedings. Internet users can sign up to receive e-mails when actions are reported on bills or when hearings will be held, and other tracking actions.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITReady. Set. PANArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2565325653_961Read this article to learn more about how public affairs TV networks are keeping voters informed.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITLegislative Social Media Policies and ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1821518215_961Examples of linking and participation policies and disclaimers for blogs and social media / social networking sites. Social media policies.
Summit 2012 Telecommunications & IT[Summit 2012] Social Media SafetyMultimedia8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2514025140_961Social networking sites have created new security challenges in legislative and political realms. Hacking, high-jacking and impersonation happen too frequently. Hear about the security and privacy risks of social media, as well as some apps and location check-in tools, and learn some simple steps to keep your accounts secure.
Summit 2012 Telecommunications & IT[Summit 2012] Innovating With iPadsMultimedia8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2514125141_961Several state legislatures have completed pilot projects using iPads or tablets. Hear from states that are integrating iPads into daily operations of the legislature and committees and learn about the challenges and rewards of the projects from a variety of perspectives.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITTechnology in State LegislaturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1344713447_961Resources about how technology is being used in state legislatures.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITSocial Media and Mobile Technologies: Legislative Game-ChangersMeetings8/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2343723437_961Social Media and Mobile Technologies: Legislative Game-Changers presentation from 2011 Legislative Summit
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITZombies, Trojan Horses and YouArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2255422554_961How to stay safe online
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITQ and A With Jerry GamblinArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2255622556_961The security specialist with the Missouri House talks about the greatest online dangers.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITSteal These IdeasArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2037820378_96125 legislative website innovations that may surprise you.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITPreserving Legislative Digital RecordsBooks4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011020110_961Digitally stored legislative records must be trustworthy, complete, durable and accessible over time. Options and simple, low-cost tools can help states ensure accurate preservation.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITThe Private Life of E-MailArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/16/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1937719377_961The digital age has complicated the definition of what’s a public record.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Telecommunications & ITState Legislatures: 25 Great Online Ideas Worth StealingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/7/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1722817228_96125 Great Online Ideas
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