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On Monday, Chamber of Progress released a new national voter survey gauging American attitudes towards tech antitrust legislation under consideration in Congress. As bill proponents mobilize today in favor of the legislation, the organization also sent petitions to Congress signed by more than 79,000 voters opposed to pending antitrust bills. The survey released today, conducted… Continue reading Chamber of Progress Shares Polling, 79,000 Petition Signers on Day of Action

On Thursday night, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed landmark legislation granting rideshare gig work drivers new benefits, including paid sick leave and a minimum pay rate, and maintaining their status as independent contractors. The new law reflects an agreement between ride-hailing apps and the local Teamsters, including their affiliated Drivers Union. “Today’s agreement goes a… Continue reading Gov. Inslee Signs Gig Worker Deal

The New York State Assembly today passed a measure that would create the New York State Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Study Task Force. Under the proposal, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D-Queens), the New York Department of Financial Services would establish a task force to examine how to foster a blockchain regulatory environment. The goals of… Continue reading Chamber of Progress Applauds NYS Assembly Passage of Crypto Study Bill

On Monday, President Biden released his annual budget, requesting increased funding for agencies including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). To help pay for the budget’s historic investments, President Biden called for a minimum tax on billionaires to ensure the… Continue reading Biden Budget Makes Critical Tech Investments