ITIF Logo
ITIF Search

State and Local

Featured

Estimated State-Level Employment Impact of Enhancing Federal R&D Tax Incentives

Estimated State-Level Employment Impact of Enhancing Federal R&D Tax Incentives

Tax incentives for research and development (R&D) in America are less generous than in comparable countries—and now prevent firms from expensing the full value of R&D investments in the first year. Enhancing R&D tax incentives would create high-paying jobs across the country.

How Congress and the Biden Administration Could Jumpstart Smart Cities With AI

How Congress and the Biden Administration Could Jumpstart Smart Cities With AI

AI promises to help cities save money, address infrastructure needs, and reduce emissions. But to unlock these benefits and help smart cities reach their full potential, the federal government has an important role to play in funding RD&D and facilitating cooperation.

More Publications and Events

February 20, 2024|Reports & Briefings

How Congress Can Foster a Digital Single Market in America

In areas ranging from data privacy to content moderation, states are creating patchworks of regulation that confuse consumers, complicate compliance, and undermine the digital economy. It’s time for Congress to step in and establish a consistent national approach to digital policy.

February 16, 2024|Blogs

Virginia’s New AI Executive Order Is A Model For Other States to Build On

Virginia’s new Executive Order 30 is a blueprint for AI implementation in state government that focuses on accelerating the deployment of the technology, not just managing risks. Other states should take note.

February 2, 2024|Testimonies & Filings

Testimony to the Alaska State Senate Regarding AI, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity, and Data Transfers

Advancements in AI are creating many opportunities to use the technology for beneficial purposes across virtually every sector, and people will undoubtedly find many useful applications for AI in elections and government agencies in the years ahead.

January 16, 2024|Blogs

The New York Times’ Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI Threatens the Future of AI and Fair Use

The New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI mischaracterizes the nuanced dynamics of AI development and the principles of fair use for news articles available online.

January 12, 2024|Blogs

Corporate Giants Break the Grip of Local Monopolies

In pursuing an anti-corporate agenda, antitrust enforcers jeopardize the very companies that made local markets competitive in the first place.

November 15, 2023|Events

Children on Social Media and the Multistate Lawsuit Against Meta

Watch now for a panel discussion on the facts of the case, the claims against Meta, and how this lawsuit fits into the broader discussion over content moderation, privacy, children’s safety, and the responsibilities of social media platforms.

November 15, 2023|Testimonies & Filings

Testimony to the Baltimore City Council Committee on Health, Environment, and Technology Regarding Facial Recognition Technology

Facial recognition has increased public safety, convenience for consumers and security for businesses.

October 30, 2023|Blogs

Fact of the Week: Doubling a County’s Venture Capital Investment Increases Business Establishments by 5 Percent

In a new working paper, analysis of measured economic growth using U.S. county-level data showed that for a doubling in venture capital investment, there is a more than 5 percent increase in the number of business establishments.

September 6, 2023|Events

How Can States Help the CHIPS Act Succeed?

Please join ITIF for a discussion with state leaders about how to successfully implement the CHIPS Act.

May 30, 2023|Blogs

Secretary Raimondo Should Host a National Economic Development Summit With Her State Counterparts

We live in a world where, if the United States wants to avoid sinking further into economic weakness, all levels of government need to be in regular communication with one another to improve their alignment.

Back to Top