As you may know, the WTIA works with our national affiliate, TechAmerica, on public policy issues of importance to the technology industry. We are part of their state grassroots network to distribute timely and important information to WTIA members so you can take action or at least be informed.
Below is a link from TechAmerica about the America Competes Act, which is up for reauthorization. The Act, widely supported by the U.S. tech industry, focuses on funding scientific research, improving STEM education and promoting technology commercialization -- all longstanding priorities of Washington's tech sector as well.
WTIA encourages your company to sign the letter by Monday as the bill may move to the floor soon. The bill number is H.R. 5116, found here: http://science.house.gov/legislation/leg_highlights_detail.aspx?NewsID=2815
Here is the TechAmerica alert page: http://view.techamerica.us/?j=fe651575746406747215&m=fec3167273600275&ls=fdf012777664067876137772&l=fe831677776d03757c&s=fe56107370600c7e7213&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe21157776620178771c79&r=0
Thank you for taking the time to add your voice in support of this important public policy. If you have any questions about WTIA's advocacy at the state or federal level, or wish to get involved in our Executive Policy Council, please contact Lew McMurran, lmcmurran@washingtontechnology.org, for more information.