Public Policy
TAI serves as the voice advocating for a technology-based, pro-growth, business-focused agenda. TAI is the leader in advocacy for technology-based companies and emerging technologies in Iowa.TAI is the leader in advocacy for technology-based companies and emerging technologies in Iowa. The organization influences legislation and policies at the federal, state, and local levels to impact Iowa's technology industry’s growth and sustainability. TAI educates and informs policymakers on issues and challenges that are important to Iowa's technology sectors. From the Iowa Statehouse and the Office of the Governor, to legislative committee rooms and city halls across the state, TAI is the voice advocating for a technology-based, pro-growth, business-focused agenda.
TAI’s 2022 legislative initiatives:
- Advance policies that attract human and financial capital to Iowa.
- Elevate Iowa (rural and urban) as the premier state for technology workforce.
- Promote policies that foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.
- Ensure Iowa’s technology curriculum for K-12 through college is the best in the nation.
- Lead efforts toward smart cybersecurity and privacy legislation.
TAI’S 2022 LEGISLATIVE priorities:
- Connectivity: Facilitate high-performance internet connectivity using the best available technologies for all Iowans.
- Education Access: Support programs, such as Future Ready Iowa, that connect Iowans to the training and education required for good-paying jobs and careers to improve people’s lives.
- IEDA Funding: The Iowa Economic Development Authority instills growth and success of Iowa businesses and communities through various forms of funding, including Innovation and Angel Investor tax credits.
- Emerging Technologies: Support the investment, development, implementation, and utilization of emerging technologies in Iowa.
TECHPAC
The Technology Association of Iowa’s Political Action Committee (TechPAC) is committed to supporting candidates who advocate for the state’s technology industry.
TechPAC allows TAI members to combine their financial resources to support Iowa General Assembly candidates and candidates for statewide office who champion technology-based, pro-innovation, business-focused policy.
IOWA TECH POLICY PODCAST
TAI’s legislative podcast covering technology-focused legislation during session at the Iowa Statehouse.
Hosts Mollie Ross and Brian Waller speak with state lawmakers and Iowa technology companies from various industries on specific tech legislation, what it means for Iowans how it may impact tech companies across the state.
Content covers topics such as technology & education, cybersecurity, telemedicine, diversity and inclusion, broadband and connectivity, remote workers based in Iowa (working for out-of-state companies), the Governor’s agenda, and state incentive programs for tech companies.
The Iowa Tech Policy Podcast is proudly sponsored by SHAZAM, with additional support provided by Dentons Davis Brown.