NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

Learn how legislatures are dealing with cyberthreats, including what kinds of funding, staffing, training, preparation and policies are needed to respond.

Whether during a fast-moving legislative session or a lull in action at the state capitol, constituents and legislators want to be in touch. But how do we effectively stay in contact with constituents in a way that makes them feel connected, involved and influential? Explore key questions and some cutting-edge techniques that can help keep your legislators and constituents better connected and better able to help one other tackle difficult issues both during and outside of session.

Legislators and staff are often faced with the challenge of making, or helping to make, decisions that satisfy diverse constituencies with competing interests. Learn about both the art and science behind finding consensus to address challenging public policy issues by exploring effective methods and proven techniques that produce agreement to policy challenges. Participants will walk away with new tools and skills for creating consensus among diverse interest groups.