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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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National Legislative Services and Security Association (NLSSA)

National Legislative Services and Security Association

NLSSA sealWelcome to the NLSSA Homepage. Founded in 1973, NLSSA is open to Sergeants-at-Arms, security personnel, state police and support services staff for state legislatures. Membership is also open to legislators interested in NLSSA. If you are not a member of NLSSA and would like to be, please visit our membership page or contact NLSSA Liaison, Morgan Cullen for more information. More

2011 NLSSA Summer Newsletter

The NLSSA Newsletter is published and distributed biannually. If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next edition of the Newsletter please contact Keshauna Murphy, NLSSA Newsletter Editor. All articles related to legislative services, security, NLSSA activities or news from your home state are always valued and appreciated. Get All the latest NLSSA News and Updates. More

State Legislatures Magazine: Pomp, Circumstance and Arms

South Carolina Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Jim MeltonThe post of Sergeant-at-Arms has a rich tradition and vital modern role.  Chief responsiblities of the postion include assisting the presiding officer, providing security, maintaining decorum and performing ceremonial duties. More

Courteous and Effective Communication: Social Media and Email

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

 

NCSL's 2013 Legislative Summit

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