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Why California Should Not Follow New York’s Internet Tax Plan
2.2.2011
California is facing budget problems yet again, and once again state lawmakers are hoping to shake down Internet retailers as a fast source of revenue. A bill introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner (AB 153) proposes to force out-of-state businesses to collect tax if they use an in-state company to generate leads. It’s an idea that has been tested in New York and led to significant losses in that state.
State IT Plan Should Help Silicon Valley and Respect Taxpayers
By: Vince Vasquez on 5.19.2010
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has used the state’s IT Strategic Plan as a guiding document to streamline operations, improve efficiencies and accountability across dozens of state agencies. The motive is sound, but whether this effort will succeed remains in doubt.
California Disconnect
4.27.2010
California Disconnect assesses the state’s recent IT reorganization plan and its progress to date in reducing financial waste and promoting economic growth.
Court Routes Internet Around Government Regulations
4.14.2010
A U.S. appeals court ruled last week that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not have the authority to interfere with the Internet’s operation via Net neutrality regulations. This is a big win for consumers, but the forces that want to control the Net have vowed to continue their quest.
California’s E-Waste Waste
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D on 11.2.2009
The Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, found that California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act (EWRA) is a waste of taxpayer dollars. This study, “California’s E-Waste Waste,” by Daniel Ballon, Ph.D., analyzes the history, performance, and consequences of EWRA and provides recommendations to reform e-waste recycling in the state.
Is San Francisco’s “Open Season” on Data a Model for State Government?
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D on 9.2.2009
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom last month launched DataSF.org, a new web site designed to improve transparency by disclosing information about city government. Giving residents unfettered access to data such as crime statistics, restaurant inspection records, and public works projects demonstrates a strong commitment to open government, but will it help make San Francisco a model for efficiency and accountability?
Policy Alerts
9.1.2009
Policy Alerts highlights PRI's latest press releases, media coverage and impact on public policy in California and across the nation.
Will a California-Style Texting Ban Make the Nation Safer?
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D on 8.5.2009
Four Senate Democrats last week introduced the Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers (ALERT) which bans text messaging while driving in all 50 states. Lead sponsor Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) believes that “drivers will finally be held responsible for dangerous behavior that puts the public at risk.”
Click Confidential: A Privacy Primer for the Social Web
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D on 7.8.2009 1:00:00 AM
Click Confidential: A Privacy Primer for the Social Web, authored by Daniel Ballon, Ph.D., PRI senior fellow in technology studies, outlines the detrimental affects of government regulated privacy policy on emerging online businesses.
Governor Schwarzenegger Takes a Stand for Tech
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D on 7.8.2009
Last week Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed a budget measure that would have cut off the livelihood of thousands of California’s small Internet businesses. As the state faces a $26 billion budget deficit and record high unemployment, Schwarzenegger declared that “we should be doing everything we can to keep jobs and create jobs in California.”
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