Category Archives: Technology

24 Jul
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NEWS RELEASE: New Polling Shows 90% of Voters Support Expanding Reduced Title Insurance Fees, 89% Are More Likely to Back Candidates Who Champion It

WASHINGTON, DC — New national polling released today by the Hispanic Leadership Fund (“HLF”) finds overwhelming voter support for reducing title insurance costs: 90% of voters support expanding the program for reduced title insurance fees, and 89% say they would ...

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21 Jul
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FCC Spectrum Auction Stands to Benefit the Larger Economy, Not Just the Telecom Industry

Tomorrow, July 22, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on a proposal make more wireless spectrum available for licensed commercial use.  This is a constructive move as consumer demand for wireless traffic has been consistently increasing and will surge in ...

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27 May
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“Right To Repair” Comes With Risks And Unintended Consequences

With increased focus on affordability, some policymakers around the country have taken up the “right to repair” mantra.  States have introduced right to repair legislation designed to give consumers more options for fixing the products they own.   This is ...

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25 Mar
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Modernizing America’s Telecom Networks Is A No Brainer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on a network modernization plan at its March 26 Open Meeting.  The decision will shape the country’s digital future and be a cornerstone for the 21st century economy. Outdated rules have ...

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23 Oct
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Congress Can Strengthen American Manufacturing—And Recycling—Together

October is Manufacturing Month, a time to celebrate the 13 million Americans and $3 trillion in economic activity that make U.S. manufacturing the envy of the world. Building on that success and expanding domestic manufacturing is a stated policy goal ...

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20 Oct
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The Latest Obstacle to Expanding Internet Access via Wireless Spectrum Auctions

One of the positive provisions of the Reconciliation legislation passed Congress in July of this year involved the reauthorization of wireless spectrum auctions for internet connectivity. Spectrum refers to the radio frequencies that wireless devices use to transmit information via ...

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14 Jul
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HLF REPORT—Tobacco Harm Reduction: Policy And Practice

An HLF white paper published today examines the policy landscape surrounding tobacco harm reduction, the use of vaping (e-cigarettes and similar products) in helping nicotine users to quit smoking, and why there is more work to be done in this ...

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09 Apr
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Arkansas Should Protect Kids Online Without Infringing On Free Speech

Arkansas is one of the latest states to take up legislation purporting to protect children on social media.  The Arkansas Senate is considering Senate Bills 611 and 612. These bills are certain to face legal challenges, which will likely be ...

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