Twitter Use Explodes Under the Gold Dome

By On April 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, KRCC News, Media, Politics

Just a few years ago, the state capitol didn’t have wireless Internet access. But things have certainly changed with almost everyone plugged into smart phones and tablet computers. Not only that, but many lawmakers spend a good chunk of time each day on Twitter. State capitol reporter Bente Birkeland takes a look at the explosion of the social media site this session, and how it’s shaping the public policy debate under the gold dome.

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