RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is a format for delivering the latest news or other information from a web site directly to anyone with an interest in that content. When you subscribe to an RSS feed, your RSS reader will alert you whenever new web content is available. The reader will send a headline and short text on the subject, and if you are interested, you can click to read the full story.
The HRO currently offers two RSS feeds for use in news readers: one for when a Floor Report is published during legislative sessions, and the other for all other HRO publications.
There are a number of ways to access RSS feeds. You can install a news reader that displays RSS feeds from the web sites you select, enabling you to view hundreds of headlines at once. After installing the news reader, you can add each feed manually from the web site by copying the news feed address and pasting it into your reader. News readers provide an option to subscribe to a feed so you will automatically receive updates.
An alternative to downloading a dedicated news reader is to use a web-based news reader. Some newer browsers allow you to click on a news feed link to display the feeds. Many commercial content providers now allow users to add RSS feeds directly to their personal pages.
