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 WasteWatcherThe New FCC Maps Are a Critical Component to Broadband Funding
With FCC's broadband mapping process underway, patience is key to ensuring accuracy.
The WasteWatcherAntitrust Failure is a Win For Consumers
Current antitrust proposals are a radical departure from decades of antitrust law and would harm consumers.
Agency CommentsCAGW Files Comments to FTC on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security
CAGW files comments with the Federal Trade Commission on an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on consumer data privacy.
The WasteWatcherPlanning for the Future of Spectrum
Reauthorizing the FCC's auction authority should be a priority for Congress, along with passing a CR and the NDAA.
The WasteWatcherCouncil for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide
CCAGW has taken a position on five measures on state ballots this November.
The WasteWatcherIRS Needs to Fix Its Information Technology Issues
It is abundantly clear that the IRS is rife with mismanagement and needs to fix its ongoing IT issues.
The WasteWatcherBroadband Waste Detailed in Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau Report
A report from the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau discovered insufficient oversight guidance in the state's broadband programs.
The WasteWatcherLong-Term Extension of Spectrum Auction Authority is Essential
The continuing resolution passed by Congress includes spectrum auction authority for the FCC, but only until December 16, 2022.
Op-EdsPrivatization of Space Includes Broadband Services
The satellites being sent into space need access to spectrum, including in the 17 GHz band, to provide broadband access on Earth.
The WasteWatcherAn Interoperable EHR System is Closer than Ever
VA and DOD have been trying to develop interoperable EHR systems for 40 years. New efforts make this project closer to fruition.
The WasteWatcherThe Clock is Running Out on Antitrust Legislation
Despite its name, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act will stifle innovation.
The WasteWatcherFTC Is Invading Privacy by Overreaching on Regulations
On August 10, 2022, the FTC announced it would be potentially writing new rules regulating consumer data privacy.
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