2018 NV Senate race: on Technology


Jacky Rosen: Co-sponsored bill to protect small business from cyberattack

[Senators Jim Risch and Jacky Rosen joined Senator Catherine] Cortez Masto introducing legislation to help protect small businesses from expensive data breaches and cyber-attacks. Said Cortez Masto, "Unfortunately, small businesses that don't have the resources to purchase expensive, sophisticated products. I'm proud to cosponsor legislation that will ease the burden on small business owners by allowing them to pool together to negotiate cheaper prices and keep their customers' data safe."
Source: Senate press release for 2018 Nevada Senate race Jan 24, 2020

Dean Heller: More competition on internet, instead of Net Neutrality

Q: Net Neutrality: Require internet providers to provide equal access to all users?

Dean Heller (R): No. "Want there to be more competition."

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Eliminating protections for broadband users puts consumers at risk.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Nevada Senate race Oct 9, 2018

Jacky Rosen: Invest in transportation infrastructure & high-tech research

Q: Economy: Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

Dean Heller (R): No. "Control wasteful spending and shrink the size of government."

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. "Invest in things that create jobs- like our energy and transportation infrastructure, public and technical schools, and high-tech research."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Nevada Senate race Oct 9, 2018

Jacky Rosen: Supports Net Neutrality protections for broadband consumers

Q: Net Neutrality: Require internet providers to provide equal access to all users?

Dean Heller (R): No. "Want there to be more competition."

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Eliminating protections for broadband users puts consumers at risk.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Nevada Senate race Oct 9, 2018

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