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Sunday, August 12
E-Mail Explosion: Getting a Handle on ITSunday, August 12
The explosion of e-mail communications and the increasing volume of government information available online are changing the way government officials and the public communicate. With more than half of American households now on the Internet accessing e-mail, state policymakers have a fast, efficient way to communicate with constituents. But the downside of e-mail is that it can deluge state officials, to the point of shutting down systems. This session examines best practices for managing the quantity and quality of legislative e-communications. (Joint program with Legislative Effectiveness Committee)
The
Communications and Information Policy Committee of NCSL thanks the IBM
Institute of Electronic Government for encoding and making this program
available via the web.
- Session Summary
- Senator Debra Bowen, California, Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee
- Senator Bob Jauch, Wisconsin,Chair, NCSL Legislative Effectiveness Committee
- Representative Jeff Hatch-Miller, Arizona
Get A Grip On E-Mail - Representative Hatch-Miller's presentation- Kathy Goldschmidt, Director of Technology Services, Congressional Mangement Foundation, Washington, DC
E-mail Overload in Congress: Managing a Communications Crisis - Kathy Goldschmidt's presentation- Alan Rosenblatt, Ph.D., Vice President, Online Advocacy Service, Stateside Associates, Washington, DC
- Robert Bechtel, Senior Consultant, Microsoft, Austin, Texas
Using Technology to help manage the E-mail Explosion - Robert Betchel's presentation
Monday, August 13
Biometrics--Future ApplicationsMonday, August 13
RealAudio
Until recently the field of biometrics?recognizing a person using distinguishing traits, such as fingerprints, face, eyes or voice?largely has been applied in the criminal justice arena. But there is a growing trend to use biometric technology to protect consumer transactions and to control access to personal information. This session will provide an overview of the field and examine current and future applications.
- Senator Debra Bowen, California, Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee
- Richard Norton, Executive Director, International Biometric Industry Association (IBIA), Washington, DC
Biometrics: Technologies, Uses and Key Public Policy Issues - Richard Norton's presentation- Representative Brian McCall, Texas
- Barry Steinhardt, Associate Director, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), New York
Biometrics and Privacy - Barry Steinhardt's presentation
Telemedicine: State Approaches
and Policy Options
Monday, August 13
RealAudio
Advanced telecommunications technology now makes it possible to connect
patients with health care providers in sometimes-distant locations. Using
interactive video, which enables "face-to-face" contact, imaging, remote
monitoring and sharing of medical records, patients have greatly expanded
access to health care. This session will examine the policy issues
raised by the development of telemedicine, including licensure, privacy,
funding and reimbursement.
- Senator Steve Kelley, Minnesota, Vice Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee
- Sam Tessen, Executive Director, Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, Austin, TX
- Curtis Rooney, Senior Associate Director for Congressional and Executive Branch Relations, American Hospital Association, Washington, DC
Legal Issues Affecting Telemedicine - Curtis Rooney's presentation- Jonathan D. Linkous, Executive Director, American Telemedicine Association, Washington, DC
- Stephanie Norris, Policy Associate, Health Policy Tracking Service, Washington, DC
Telehealth: State Legislative Actions - Stephanie Norris's presentation
Tuesday, August 14
Best Practices and Policies for Cyber LegislaturesTuesday, August 14
RealAudio
A practical look at web site design in the legislative environment. Legislative and industry experts examine the best practices and policies for managing legislative and legislator web sites, including ways to meet constituent needs and manage content. (Sponsored by NALIT, ALSCS, and NLSSA)
- Jeffrey Finch, Deputy Clerk, House of Delegates, Virginia
- Kathy Goldschmidt, Director of Technology Services, Congressional Mangement Foundation, Washington, DC
Building Web Sites Constituents Will Use - Kathy Goldschmidt's presentation- Senator Patrick Hogan, Maryland
Legislator & the Web - Senator Hogan's presentation- Mitch McCartney, Legislative Director, Unicameral Legislature, Nebraska
Connecting Rural Areas to New Opportunities
Tuesday, August 14
The bounty of information technology is especially important in rural
areas, setting the stage for new business growth and connecting residents
to telemedicine and distance learning, among other benefits. Yet a digital
divide has emerged in the US, where telecommunications and other technology
infrastructure in rural areas is lagging behind urban centers. This
session will investigate creative ways states can help plan and fund rural
connections using new opportunities.
Should Public Records be so Public?
- Senator Steve Kelley, Minnesota,Vice Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee
- Sam Tessen, Executive Director, Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, Austin, TX
- Sharon Strover, Rural Policy Research Institute, University of Texas at Austin
Tuesday, August 14
With the Internet, public records and court documents containing private information are easily accessible. As a result, states such as Arizona, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland, as well as the federal judiciary, are considering deleting personal information from public records. Explore the arguments for and against Internet posting of private information contained in public records.
- Senator Debra Bowen, California, Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee
- Representative Jeff Hatch-Miller, Arizona
Privacy? - Rep. Hatch-Miller's presentation- Martin Abrams, Senior Policy Advisor, The Center for Information Policy Leadership, Hunton & Williams, Atlanta, Georgia
Public Records and Balance in an Information Age - Martin Abram's presentation- Chris Hoofnagle, Legislative Counsel, Electronic Privacy Information Center, Washington, DC
- Rebecca Daughtery, Director, Freedom of Information Service Center, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Washington, DC
Wednesday, August 15
Developing Digital Government to Meet the Needs of the 21st CenturyWednesday, August 15
Governments are changing the way they deliver services and information. Electronic portals enable citizens to pay fines, apply for licenses and financial aid, register for campsites, check road conditions, schedule appointments with government offices, post information about missing persons, and more. But what’s required to develop online government available 24/7? In this session, speakers will showcase effective e-government projects and will discuss costs and strategies for funding these initiatives.
- Representative Jeff Hatch-Miller, Arizona
- Steve Kolodney (formerly Washington state CIO), Vice President, State and Local Solutions, American Management Systems (AMS), Sacramento, CA
- Richard Varn, Chief Information Officer, State of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Developing Digital Government - Richard Varn's presentation- Gary Thompson, State of Texas, Austin, Texas
last update: 8-23-01
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