Chamber of Progress

In Loudoun County, VA, new tech development has lowered taxes for homeowners. Our analysis finds that when done right, tech investment can increase funding for housing, schools, public safety, and more. progresschamber.org/insights/data-…

“The Commission wants Google to give third-parties root level access to Android’s most intimate technical features. Such a far reaching intervention requires a much more calibrated feature-by-feature assessment. Unfortunately, this two-week consultation is far too short to get to the bottom of it,” says @KayJebelli Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/news/european-…

Unless significantly revised, these actions would turn Android’s most sensitive AI control layers into access points for downloaded third-party agents. Those agents could gain access to wake word detection, screen content, microphones, cameras, location signals, app data, system settings, hardware resources, and background execution.

The European Commission recently proposed measures to require Google to provide equal and free-of-charge access to previously embedded hardware and software features of Android.

Minnesota got it right this session by not advancing these bans, and any future pricing bill should keep it that way. Read more: progresschamber.org/news/new-poll-…

The bill would have restricted the loyalty rewards, personalized coupons, and targeted offers Minnesotans actually use to save: + 77% have joined a loyalty program + 75% are comfortable sharing some shopping info to get discounts + 68% prefer keeping access to discounts over uniform pricing

As the Minnesota legislative session closes Sunday, our latest statewide poll shows that 73% of Minnesotans oppose broad algorithmic pricing bans. progresschamber.org/research/chamb…

Everyone hates long TSA lines at the airport, but that's exactly what our energy grid experiences on a daily basis. Here's how we get new electricity on the grid quickly and expand transmission capacity, from @GaryWinslett. therebuild.pub/p/the-tsa-line…

The CLARITY Act sets clear rules for digital assets, boosting consumer confidence and accountability across platforms. Stronger safeguards mean better markets. Read our analysis here: progresschamber.org/insights/clari…

CNN reported that Democratic 2028 hopefuls are meeting with Lina Khan in search of a new economic message. But courting the architects of "Bidenomics" could backfire. We need a clear-eyed look at President Biden's economic record, and what voters really want. pub.bluehorizonproject.org/p/2028-democra…

We're excited to announce that Jabari Cooper has joined Chamber of Progress as our new Director of Government Relations for the Northeast. Jabari previously worked for the Prince George's County Council and for Constellation Energy. He holds a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and is a proud Morehouse College alum. Welcome Jabari!

Per POLITICO, Rep. Frank Pallone is out with letters to major retailers asking about “surveillance pricing.” The letters shows Dems continuing to elevate algorithmic pricing as an issue they think will win with voters ahead of the midterms. But they also show the core risk in this debate: concern about "surveillance pricing" can quickly become an overbroad effort to regulate how companies use discounts, data, and pricing tools to compete for customers.

Gimmicky tax cuts play right into Republican hands. Government cannot deliver quality services without funding. These stunts may grab headlines, but the narrative risks undermining all state capacity. Read the latest from @TahraHoops here. therebuild.pub/p/democrats-ca…

Colorado’s proposed 20% cap on rideshare platform fees sounds simple, but the math doesn’t add up. The bill would raise costs for riders who rely on these services and undermine flexible earnings for drivers. progresschamber.org/insights/color…

NY schools spend $3.4B each year on student transport. Our new report, from @KaitlynHarger, shows that smarter models could cut specialized trip costs by 67%. Lawmakers should allow flexible providers to complement traditional bus routes and put dollars back into classrooms. More: progresschamber.org/news/new-analy…

.@GovofCO should veto Colorado's algorithmic pricing bill. 70% of Coloradans oppose sweeping algorithmic pricing bans like this one. Lawmakers had every chance to narrow HB 26-1210 to target actual consumer harm, but they turned each one down. Governor Polis still has the chance to preserve data-driven discounts that Coloradans rely on. More: progresschamber.org/news/governor-…

“The EU’s AI Omnibus is a practical move for a better AI Act. Efforts to cut overlaps, extend timelines, and clarify the scope all improve the EU’s chances in the AI race, but Europe’s AI innovators need more,” said @patrickgrady_ progresschamber.org/news/eu-lawmak…

Mario Draghi’s report on EU Competitiveness points to an emerging crisis, with European productivity and innovation falling behind the US and China. The report found that the EU’s complex regulations and an incomplete single market is hampering broader competitiveness efforts.

European policymakers today agreed on an AI Omnibus, which would extend compliance deadlines, simplify rules for SMEs, and simplify overlapping requirements. But existing uncertainty, particularly around AI training, remains a hurdle for AI companies in Europe.

Independence, data-driven decisions, and clear accountability offer a model for smarter governance. @GaryWinslett's latest on why government should act more like the Federal Reserve. therebuild.pub/p/more-of-the-…