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National Court Reporters Association retweeted
.@CAgovernor signed AB 2783 into law Sept. 18, recognizing @NCRA’s RPR certification for the Dictation/Transcription portion of California’s CSR exam.
gov.ca.gov/2026/09/18/govern…
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
25 years later, we remember the lives taken by the September 11 terrorist attacks, families forever changed, and first responders and survivors living with effects seen and unseen. Sharing this 2011 JCR article on the captioners who helped keep America and the world informed.
ALT Cover image for “A Time to Reflect,” showing the Lower Manhattan skyline with translucent outlines of the World Trade Center towers rising above the city.
ALT First page of the 2011 Journal of Court Reporting article “A Time to Reflect,” by Linda Smolkin, recounting the experiences of professional captioners who worked during the September 11 terrorist attacks.
ALT Second page of “A Time to Reflect,” featuring a photograph of the World Trade Center site during reconstruction and stories from captioners who provided live news coverage on September 11, 2001.
ALT Final page of “A Time to Reflect,” continuing captioners’ personal reflections on September 11 and including a sidebar about their experiences captioning news of Osama bin Laden’s death in 2011.
Spring savings are blooming at the NCRA Learning Center 🌸
✅ April 15: Buy one webinar, get a second 75% off for members
✅ April 16–30: 10% off everything
Earn CEUs and refresh your skills while saving. Sale starts 4/15 at learningcenter.ncra.org. #NCRA #CEUs #CourtReporting
Ready to level up your videography career? Registration is now open for the CLVS Production Exam.
✅ May 1–2
✅ Optional hands-on training April 30
✅ Reston, Virginia
Learn more and register: ncra.org/clvs #CLVS #LegalVideo #NCRA
A high school field trip sparked Carol Naughton, RDR’s career in court reporting.
Now serving on the NCRA Board of Directors (2023–2027), she’s focused on giving back and helping the profession thrive.
Read more → thejcr.com/2026/01/12/get-to…
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
Check out my latest article: Honoring a legacy through advocacy: An interview with NCRF’s first Linda Breech Scholarship winner linkedin.com/pulse/honoring-… via @LinkedIn
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
Wicker, Welch, Hageman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Examine Use of AI Speech-to-Text Technologies in Federal Courts | Senator Welch welch.senate.gov/wicker-welc…
Bipartisan legislation backed by NCRA has been introduced to ensure oversight of AI & ASR in courts.
The "Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026" is a key step in protecting accuracy, security, and due process in the official record.
More: thejcr.com/2026/03/19/ncra-b…
Court reporting runs in the family for Kelly D. Keyes-Linkowski, RPR, CRR, CRC, CRI, CPE.
Read how her background and career in captioning led to her service on the NCRA Board of Directors: thejcr.com/2026/02/09/get-to… #NCRA
📣 Save the date: April 1
Presale registration for the 2026 NCRA Conference & Expo opens April 1 — save $100 when you register early.
Keynote speaker: Ellen Jovin 🎤
🎥 Watch the video & stay tuned for registration details. ncra.org/conference #NCRA26 #CourtReporting
Meet Cathy Penniston, RPR, CRI — a long-time court reporting professional and member of the NCRA Board of Directors (2018–2028). Read her full profile on The JCR → thejcr.com/2025/11/06/get-to…
#NCRA #CourtReporting #BoardSpotlight
Many of NCRA’s leaders began as volunteers.
Learn more about Shellene L. Iverson, RPR, and her journey of service in our "Get to know your NCRA Board members" feature.
Full article → thejcr.com/2025/08/16/get-to… #NCRA #BoardSpotlight #Leadership
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
CR&CW event for tomorrow night:
Happening 2/13:
🔹6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 🎨💎 Diamond Painting (Virtual) Free
Full schedule & RSVPs:
ow.ly/OCm050YezCI
#CRCW2026 #CCRA
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
Missed the event? No problem!
Get to know passionate court reporters on our YouTube page: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
Learn more about how to request a transcript: dccourts.gov/about/learn-mor…
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
Pleased to share that #CRCW2026 has been recognized in the U.S. House of Representatives, thanks to @Rep_Walkinshaw, whose district currently includes the @NCRA headquarters in Reston, VA.
ALT Congressional Record entry by Rep. James Walkinshaw dated Feb. 3, 2026, honoring Court Reporting and Captioning Week, celebrating the essential work of court reporters and professional captioners in upholding judicial integrity and delivering accessibility.
Find connection, encouragement, and understanding in the Feb. 12 Peer-to-Peer Support program. Join us for the next session this Feb. 12. Sign up: ncra.org/peers #mentalhealth #peertopeersupport #CRCW2026 #CRCW26
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
AI is everywhere...but it can't replace the human touch in capturing the official record. Show your appreciation for the real deal...skilled court reporters (like our amazing team 😁) during Court Reporting & Captioning Week! Explore: DiscoverSteno.org #CRCW2026
Court Reporting & Captioning Week is here! Join us for a week full of connection, learning, and fun as we embrace this year’s theme: Peace, Love & Steno
See some of the events happening during #CRCW2026. Get campaign resources & more: ncra.org/home/events-news/co… #PeaceLoveSteno
National Court Reporters Association retweeted
📣 Friendly reminder—CR&CW is in full swing!
Join us as we celebrate our amazing profession.
Happening 2/9:
🔹6 PM – 8 PM 🌀️ Mandala Dotting (Virtual) Free
Full schedule & RSVPs:
ow.ly/bJtv50YaFCp
#CRCW2026 #CCRA
