2021 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 Public Policy Committee relied heavily on the Association’s mission in preparing key ideas, goals and legislative initiatives to:
TAI’s 2021 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 K-12 technology curriculum is the best in the nation.
TAI’S 2021 LEGISLATIVE priorities:
- Broadband Access: Facilitate the deployment of broadband access to all Iowans across the state.
- 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 provides various forms of funding to Iowa businesses, communities and individuals to instill growth and success within the state.
- Innovation Tax Credits & Angel Investor Tax Credits: Promote availability and equity of IEDA Tax Credits. The Innovation Fund Tax Credit empowers Iowa businesses with venture capital investments; Angel Investor Tax Credits increase the availability and accessibility of venture capital for Iowa startup companies.
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
Our legislative podcast covering technology-focused legislation during the 2021 session at the Iowa Statehouse.
Hosts Mollie Ross and Brian Waller will 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 will cover 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.