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Browser Compatibility
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Design Background
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• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat Writer & Distiller

Hyperlinks
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Necessary Software

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Many of the research documents on the web site are in adobe acrobat .pdf format, so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Acrobat Reader is free and can be downloaded from the Internet.

Audio/Video Player

All video legislative reports compiled by our Intergovernmental Relations Staff require Windows Media to open and view online. Windows Media is free and available for download from the Internet. It also comes bundled with Internet Explorer, so you already may have it loaded on your computer.

Site Navigation
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