Innovation and Technology Policy Center
The Innovation & Technology Policy Center (ITPC) was created to increase the prominence of issues of great significance to CAGW, many of which have been at the forefront of the organization’s work since it was established in 1984. The issues covered by the ITPC include, but are not limited to, aerospace, antitrust, biopharmaceuticals, broadband, information technology, intellectual property rights, privacy, spectrum, and telecommunications.
The ITPC reviews current laws and regulations at the federal and state levels of government since they affect the inventions and innovations of tomorrow, with a focus on ensuring that new technologies are created under light-touch regulatory regimes, rather than heavy-handed decrees.
The ITPC enables CAGW to take on special projects on issues related to its mission to reduce waste, fraud, mismanagement, and abuse in government.
The ITPC benefits from the leadership of Executive Director/CAGW Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs Deborah Collier and CAGW President Tom Schatz, who have a combined 78 years of experience in many of the issues that are included in the ITPC’s mission.
The Latest from ITPC
The WasteWatcherCAGW Reviews First 10 States' BEAD Proposals
Most states regulate broadband rates, discriminate against non-fiber technologies, and preference GONs.
The WasteWatcherNational Spectrum Strategy Falls Short Without Auction Authority
The spectrum void places the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage.
The WasteWatcherThe FCC Is Burning the Turkey
The FCC's two recent rule making proceedings will deliver a burnt Turkey for Thanksgiving by harming future investments.
Press ReleaseThe FCC’s Digital Discrimination Order Will Harm Deployment
The Digital Discrimination Report and Order is problematic and will do more to harm consumers than help them.
The WasteWatcherMontana’s BEAD Broadband Funding Proposal Misses the Mark
Montana's proposed rate-regulation and high-speed threshold will make broadband less accessible to rural households
The WasteWatcherCouncil for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide
CCAGW has taken a position on six measures on state ballots this November.
The WasteWatcherMichigan BEAD Proposal Would Fund Paintball and Monster Trucks
Michigan High-Speed Internet Office Should Amend BEAD Proposal to Focus on the Neediest Households
The WasteWatcherIRS Survey on Tax Preparation Software Misleads Taxpayers
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration finds fault with design and results of IRS's new direct file system survey.
Press ReleaseJoint Statement by CAGW President Tom Schatz and ITPC Executive Director Deborah Collier on the Latest Net Neutrality Proposal
All Americans should be gravely concerned that the FCC has voted to pursue an effort to re-establish net neutrality rules.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Names FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel October 2023 Porker of the Month
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is our October 2023 Porker of the Month for trying to resurrect terrifying net neutrality rules.
Press ReleaseTaxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2023
CAGW's 24th annual compilation of its hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats is a scary read.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Releases $4 Trillion in Prime Waste-Cutting Recommendations
Total savings from Prime Cuts 2023 are $402.3 billion in the first year and $4 trillion over five years.
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