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Coalition of Tech, LGBTQ, Civil Society Groups Oppose KOSA Amendment to FAA Reauthorization

On Friday, as congressional leaders rushed to pass a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a coalition of tech, LGBTQ, and civil society groups voiced opposition to including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in the must-pass legislation.  In a letter to Senate leaders, the groups voiced concerns that the legislation would give enormous… Continue reading Coalition of Tech, LGBTQ, Civil Society Groups Oppose KOSA Amendment to FAA Reauthorization

New Research: US Families Take $20 Billion Hit with End of ACP

On Wednesday, as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) reduced broadband subsidies due to a funding shortfall, Chamber of Progress released new research by Senior Economist Kaitlyn Harger exploring the economic impact of the program’s stoppage.  Totaling the cost of higher internet bills and lost access to job opportunities, telehealth, and education, the research finds that… Continue reading New Research: US Families Take $20 Billion Hit with End of ACP

Tech Group Launches “Abundance & Affordability” Project Focused on Americans’ Highest Costs

With Americans facing spiraling costs for housing, health care, child care, and energy – and roadblocks standing in the way of building – Chamber of Progress today announced a new project to develop an “Abundance & Affordability Agenda” focused on reducing those costs by dramatically increasing the supply of key goods and services, and removing… Continue reading Tech Group Launches “Abundance & Affordability” Project Focused on Americans’ Highest Costs

California AV Legislation Faces Skepticism in Sacramento

On Tuesday, the California Senate Committee on Transportation passed autonomous vehicle legislation (SB 915) allowing local municipalities to ban and tax autonomous vehicle (AV) deployment. At the hearing, Senators Catherine Blakespear, Bill Dodd, and Tom Umberg all raised concerns about the legislation, testifying that the legislation may effectively ban AVs by moving vehicle regulation from… Continue reading California AV Legislation Faces Skepticism in Sacramento

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Chamber of Progress Expands Work to Europe With New Senior Director

Given the increased importance of European regulation to the technology sector, Chamber of Progress is expanding its footprint to Europe by adding a new Senior Director for Europe, Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli.  Jebelli, who is based in Brussels, will lead the organization’s work on European and transatlantic tech policy.  Jebelli published a blog post detailing the importance… Continue reading Chamber of Progress Expands Work to Europe With New Senior Director

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In Battleground States, Polling Shows Voters Want Focus on Tech Jobs Over Regulatory Crackdown

Today, Chamber of Progress released new pre-election polling analyzing voter sentiment on tech policy in eight presidential campaign battleground states. The polling –  which sampled 4,637 voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin – found that voters consistently prioritize job creation in tech over a regulatory crackdown on tech… Continue reading In Battleground States, Polling Shows Voters Want Focus on Tech Jobs Over Regulatory Crackdown

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