Date Published: 4/1/2013

Description: More students than ever before are taking online courses, giving new options to both parents and students.  Currently online learning is available to at least some students in all 50 states, but availability varies greatly.

Date Published: 7/1/2012

Description: Portable devices have the potential to distract drivers, especially teen drivers, on an entirely new level. New research and publicized crashes involving distracted teens have started debates about targeting distracted driving laws at young drivers.

Date Published: 4/27/2012

Description: Many state legislatures are adopting social media as a communications tool. However, there are many legitimate legal and ethical concerns about what can and should be said. This webinar will review the trends, policies and best practices on social media policies.

Date Published: 4/13/2012

Description: This webinar looks at the most popular social media sites for getting government information, and also explores some of the newer social media programs and how they can be used as communication tools by state legislatures and legislators.

Date Published: 11/10/2011

Description: Faced with a public that wants information instantly, legislators have found inexpensive ways to provide statutes online while preserving their integrity.

Date Published: 9/1/2011

Description: Information technology and telecommunications are transforming health care, by helping to improve care and prevent possible fraud.

Date Published: 1/1/2011

Description: Kids may not know that sending lewd photos through their phones could violate child pornography laws, which often carry felony penalties and can require registration as a sex offender.

Date Published: 6/1/2010

Description: The current American 911 system relies on 40-year-old technology. Next Generation 911 is aimed at updating infrastructure and improving public emergency communication services.

Date Published: 3/1/2010

Description: Digitally stored legislative records must be trustworthy, complete, durable and accessible over time. Options and simple, low-cost tools can help states ensure accurate preservation.

Date Published: 3/1/2010

Description: Digitally stored legislative records must be trustworthy, complete, durable and accessible over time. Options and simple, low-cost tools can help states ensure accurate preservation.