Stateline Midwest ~ March 2013

Early in the last century, Michigan emerged as the global hub of automotive production. Could it become the center of testing for a new vehicle for this century — the driverless car? SB 169 takes a first step in making that at least a possibility.

Article by Mike Heavican, Chief Justice, Nebraska Supreme Court and 2012 CSG Toll Fellow

The core mission of all courts is the delivery of justice in a fair and timely manner. Justice may be as mundane as paying a traffic fine or as significant as protecting the constitutional rights of an accused in a capital case. Increasingly, “fair and timely,” both in paying those traffic fines and in protecting the rights of the accused, depends on technology

Mike Allen, Politico’s chief political correspondent, believes state leaders can learn a lot from the 2012 elections. Although the 2013 Congress is likely to be even more polarized, he offers some hope for states still trying to rebuild after the Great Recession.

Have you ever fumbled in your glove compartment, wallet or purse for your proof of insurance card at a traffic stop? Some states are making it possible, by legislation or regulation, for people to provide their proof of insurance electronically.

Attendees learned the basics of using Facebook and Twitter, and had their individual questions answered.  Protecting your privacy when using these ever-evolving tools was stressed, and attendees received hands-on assistance with their existing accounts or in creating new accounts.