Rep. Ron Kind of Wisconsin and Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced bipartisan legislation on Dec. 6 that will reauthorize a grant program to encourage…
By Debbie Dibble After a career full of unusual cases, including surfers in New Zealand, terrorists in the Philippines, and Saudi princes in Grand Cayman,…
The Daily Hampshire Gazette reported on Nov 27 that Harvard University announced an agreement to make its website and online courses friendlier to those who…
Cathy O’Neal, communications director for Levitt Pavilion Arlington, an outdoor concert venue that presents more than 50 free concerts a year, has planned a fun and…
Following the NCRA Board of Directors meeting Nov. 9-10, the Board announced that Interim Executive Director Dave Wenhold, CAE, will act as Executive Director for…
As part of the focus of NCRA 2.0, among which is to showcase the court reporting and captioning professions in a new light and attract…
Cynthia Hinds, CRC, a captioner from Mabank, Texas, recently posted the following on Facebook about an experience she had during a captioning job: One of…
An updated blog posted by JD Supra on Nov. 20, offers tips for taking depositions in Europe, and addresses such issues as managing language gaps,…
NCRA member Robin L. Winters of Loves Park, Ill., won a $100 Pengad gift certificate for renewing her membership in October. JCR | Why are you…
Albuquerque, N.M., businesses will now face a fine if they don’t turn on the closed captioning on any TV that is open to public viewing,…
If you’re shopping for or looking to receive the perfect gift, consider a student membership in NCRA. For an annual fee of $55, student memberships…
By Hailey Scandridge On Oct. 14, our class traveled to the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton, Iowa, to observe local court reporters, judges, and attorneys. …
By Miranda Seitz Any stenographer, new or experienced, remembers their feelings during their first job right out of school: fear, excitement, insecurity, stress, nervous pride.…
Student Spotlight: Melaina Bell When Melaina Bell started court reporting school at Green River Community College in Auburn, Wash., she couldn’t have foreseen the circuitous…
NCRA will be offering Black Friday discounts and giveaways on Nov. 29. Be sure to watch your email for great deals, such as discounts on…
Giving Tuesday is considered by many as the kickoff to supporting others with donations and contributions through gift giving in the holiday season. This year…
The Norman [Okla.] Transcript posted an article on Nov. 18 about how court reporter Marla Cullison juggles her role as a hockey mom and an…
By Michelle Keegan On Nov. 2 at Quincy College in Quincy, Mass., the interviews of 13 area veterans were collected as part of the Veterans…
Black Friday is just around the corner — Nov. 29! The Technology Committee has rounded up some links and has done the research for NCRA…
Registration is available Dec. 1-20 for online testing Jan. 1-20, 2020. NCRA’s move to block scheduling has been widely successful, not only in helping to…