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2010 State Policy Agenda
Summary of 2010 Priorities: K-12 Education. TechNet supports initiatives to enhance America’s K-12 schools and to strengthen the performance of American students in disciplines like math and science. Foster Research and Development. TechNet supports strong investment in university research and enactment of a robust, permanent research and development credit at the state level. Aggressively Harness Clean Energy Technologies. TechNet supports aggressive targets and incentives to spur deployment of clean energy and zero-emission vehicles; investment in a smart grid and implementation of "decoupling" policies, more aggressive standards and investments to make our buildings, networks and appliances more energy efficient. Provide Leadership on E-Waste and Environmental Protection. TechNet embraces responsible environmental stewardship in addressing challenges like the recycling of electronics products and the reduced use of materials of concern in products where possible. Promote Broadband Deployment and Embrace New Technologies. Embracing policies to promote strong facilities-based competition in the provision of broadband, we work with states to expedite the the prompt, streamlined rights of way access and regulatory approvals, encourage the deployment of conduit in new road construction, and provide state services over the Internet. We urge states to embrace new technologies like voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) to reduce consumer costs and deliver more robust, compelling communications. Strengthen the Internet as a safe global forum and marketplace. The Internet has created enormous new economic opportunities for Americans. TechNet will work with policy makers to make online commerce secure, protect the personal information educate our kids to ensure that their online experience is safe. |