CA Committee Passes Autonomous Vehicle Ban Legislation

On Wednesday, the California Senate Committee on Local Government passed autonomous vehicle legislation (SB 915) allowing local municipalities to ban and tax AV deployment. Last year was one of California’s deadliest for roadway fatalities, largely because of human behaviors including distracted driving, drunk driving, and speeding. The legislation by Sen. Cortese takes control away from… Continue reading CA Committee Passes Autonomous Vehicle Ban Legislation

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New Study: Autonomous Vehicle Jobs to Exceed 110k in U.S.

On Monday, Chamber of Progress published a new report forecasting the number and types of jobs that will be created as a result of autonomous vehicle deployment in the United States, finding that more than 114,000 workers — and up to 455,000 workers in an optimistic scenario – will be employed over the next 15… Continue reading New Study: Autonomous Vehicle Jobs to Exceed 110k in U.S.

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Annual 404 Awards Highlight 2024’s Worst Tech Policy Flops

On Thursday, Chamber of Progress announced winners of the Second Annual Tech 404 Awards. Every April 4 (4/04), in a special nod to the error code that tells users a link is broken or a page no longer exists, Chamber of Progress hosts a celebration of tech policy proposals that threaten to harm American consumers.… Continue reading Annual 404 Awards Highlight 2024’s Worst Tech Policy Flops

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