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Internet Voting

While the idea of conducting elections entirely via the Internet is not ready for prime-time, many states are making advances in that direction by allowing certain voters to submit their absentee ballots electronically. Currently, 31 states allow certain voters to return absentee ballots electronically. More

NCSL's May Elections Newsletter

This issue discusses the pros, cons, costs and practical considerations for election day registration. Also, find out more about online lookup tools to help voters find information about polling places, registration status, and absentee ballot status. More
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Tools of the Trade: Guidelines to Ethical LobbyingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2613526135Read this article to learn more about how ethical lobbyists operate.
Ethics Center Staff BiosReports1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1532315323Ethics Center staff biographies.
Ethics Training ResourcesReports8/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1532615326This document contains information on state ethics training and training offered by NCSL.
Making the Most of Your Ethics Training Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2427124271Ethics training educates legislators and staff on ethics laws and rules and demonstrates to the public that these officials realize that ethical behavior is integral to holding their trust. Now that ethics training is so prevalent, how can states ensure it is the best it can be?
Ethics in the News 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2409924099This document lists summaries of 2011 news articles from around the country on ethics and lobbying.
Links to States Online Ethics Training Programs, Training Manuals, and Slide PresentationsReports11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1534915349This page contains links to online interactive ethics training programs, in addition to training manuals and slide presentations that are posted online.
Staff: Ethics in the Virtual WorldArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2375523755Be it via Facebook profiles, Twitter accounts, blogs or even texting, legislative staff seem to agree that social media, while important outreach and networking tools, can be confusing and tough to monitor, and can raise more questions than answers.
Blog, Tweet and Post: Proceed With CautionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2370423704Social media tools can pose ethical problems for lawmakers.
Creating an Ethical LegislatureArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2325623256The culture of a legislature is affected by lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, ethics laws and commissions.
More on Ethics: July/August 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2325723257Additional information on creating an ethical legislature
Sorting Right From WrongArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2207422074Being ethical goes beyond just following the law.
Ethics in the News 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/31/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2216922169This document lists summaries of 2010 news articles from around the country on ethics and lobbying.
State Legislatures Magazine: Being EthicalArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1523015230
State Legislatures Magazine: Being Ethical - Part 2Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1523115231
State Legislatures Magazine: Being EthicalArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1522315223
State Legislatures Magazine: Being EthicalArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1522715227
State Legislatures Magazine: Being EthicalArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1522815228
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