State of Arizona Archives: on Technology
Blake Masters:
Government should better regulate big tech companies
A self-described conservative nationalist, Masters said he will make law and order, including border security and combating illegal immigration, the centerpiece of his campaign. He also will focus on the economy and economic threats to
America, K-12 education and the rise of big-tech companies, which Masters believes the federal government should better regulate.
Source: The Arizona Republic on 2022 Arizona Senate race
Jul 12, 2021
David Garcia:
Repeal of net neutrality jeopardizes economic growth
Q: Net Neutrality: Support requiring internet providers to provide equal access to all users?Doug Ducey (R): No statement found.
David Garcia (D): Yes. "Repeal of net neutrality jeopardizes economic growth. Will push state-level net neutrality law."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Arizona Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Deedra Abboud:
Defends equal access from public to websites
Allowing internet providers to block websites, or 'prioritize' companies that pay for 'fast lanes,' would not only censor the public's access to information, but would also be detrimental to small businesses, non-profits, and non-
income producing websites. Websites should have equal access from the public and no businesses should determine the lens through which we experience the web.
Source: 2018 Arizona Senate campaign website Deedra2018.com
Dec 12, 2017
Doug Ducey:
Arizona needs to embrace new technology
Last year, state government finally entered the 21st century--just 15 years late.>[?We've allowed inventors at TechShop in Chandler greater freedom to crowdfund, and ended sting operations against ridesharing by overzealous state regulators--
we've embraced innovation, and we're not done yet. More than 40 million passengers enter our state through Sky Harbor International Airport every year. But you can't order an Uber or Lyft because unelected bureaucrats are protecting special interests.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Arizona legislature
Jan 11, 2016
Doug Ducey:
Connect rural Arizona to high-speed internet
We need to connect all parts of our growing state. Rural areas still lack high-speed Internet. Let's triple our investment in Rural Broadband Grants, and also invest $50 million in Smart Highway
Corridors to install broadband along our rural interstates. This will make our highways safer and smarter than ever before and pave the way to get all of rural Arizona logged on.
Source: 2020 Arizona State of the State address
Jan 13, 2020
Fred DuVal:
Sales tax application across Internet
Q: You mentioned "antiquated taxes and antiquated exemptions"?A: I think we need to bring our overall system into the 21st century. And as part of that, we have to look at sales-tax application across Internet and other forms of taxation to make sure
we are being smart and fair and building for the future.
Q: That's no easy task when you need a 2/3 vote of approval from the Legislature to raise any taxes.
A: That's exactly right.
In the short term, we can anticipate--it has been Arizona's story in the past--that we go through growth years and contraction years. And what we really need to do is leverage the growth years into smart investments, but do it in a way that does not set
us up for a recession and then a contraction, but a more measured and longer term sustainable strategy that both parties can agree on so that we send people a signal that we have a strategy for the long term.
Source: Tucson Weekly Q&A on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2013
Jan Brewer:
Boost AZ's business competitiveness in technology sector
I firmly believe in this great state of Arizona, in our ability to address our challenges and to be successful in pursuing tomorrow's potential. What we are doing today will set the tone for Arizona's economy and job creation for years. Our future
quality of life depends on today's decisions. This year I am calling on the Legislature to approve a package to further boost Arizona's business competitiveness, particularly in technology and manufacturing sectors, which bring high--paying jobs.
Arizona, for example, is one of the few states that impose a sales tax on manufacturers for the power used to create their products. That puts our current manufacturers--and ones we hope to recruit--at a disadvantage. I'm asking you to send me
legislation to eliminate this tax and increase Arizona's competitive edge! We recognize that manufacturing is more than just an industry--it is a mighty engine of healthy job creation. Arizona can be even more competitive.
Source: 2014 State of the State Address to Arizona legislature
Jan 13, 2014
Jane Dee Hull:
Targeted tax cuts to attract high-tech companies
I propose that our tax cuts build upon our success in creating high-paying jobs. In particular, I suggest that we: Target a tax cut to high tech companies. They bring wealth into our state through their exports and create quality jobs.
I also suggest that we lower our insurance premium tax by 15 percent, to return it to a level that is competitive with other western states.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
Janet Napolitano:
New research facilities drive the high-tech economy
We authorized them to construct more than $400 million in new research facilities that will serve as incubators of innovation, creating the new knowledge that will drive the high-tech economy of the new Arizona.
We referred a crucial constitutional amendment to the voters, to allow easy transfer of newly-developed technologies to private-sector development. I am confident the voters will agree that this constitutional amendment is good for Arizona.
Source: 2004 State of the State speech to Arizona Legislature
Jan 12, 2004
Janet Napolitano:
Invest in infrastructure: highways and school buildings
We must invest in our physical infrastructure. This is timely because it is likely that an infrastructure stimulus plan is on its way from the federal government. And it is important because we know this kind of investment creates jobs and creates wealth
Last year, I asked you to hold hearings and prepare a statewide transportation plan for referral to the ballot. Sadly, the Legislature failed to do this, and then a citizen's initiative was kept from the ballot.
That citizen's initiative proposal made sense, because we will need roads, highways, rail and transit to support our growth.
But infrastructure does not stop with transportation. With my budget,
I am giving you a plan for desperately needed school buildings. These new buildings will be energy efficient, they will provide an economic stimulus and they will build a legacy that is able to serve this state for decades.
Source: Arizona 2009 State of the State Address
Jan 12, 2009
John McCain:
Make Internet tax moratorium permanent
McCAIN [to Hatch]: Orrin, you & I have worked on a couple very important pieces of legislation in the past few years. One of them is the Y2K Product Liability Reform Act, which was very important to keep us from experiencing a flood of litigation as
a result of the year 2000. The other one was the Internet Tax Moratorium Act. As you know, this was stoutly resisted by governors, Republican governors as well. Don't you think we ought to make the Internet tax moratorium permanent?HATCH: Yeah,
we ought to do it because it's far overblown to think that people buying over the Internet is going to [hurt store sales]. But we [should] be encouraging one of the most important innovations in the history of the world, the Internet. And I'll tell
you what I'm worried about: the almighty hand of the federal government coming in & oppressing the Internet & stifling innovation and creativity. We want to keep government's mitts off as much as we can. And if we do, we'll reap the benefits from it.
Source: (cross-ref. to Hatch) Phoenix Arizona GOP Debate
Dec 7, 1999
John McCain:
I don't use email so I won't write things I later regret
Amidst the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton's exclusive use of a personal email address and server during her time as secretary of state, Sen. John McCain confirmed that he has opted out of using email altogether: "Well, you know that from time
to time I get a little emotional. I'm afraid that if I was emailing, given my solid, always calm temperament that I might email something that I might regret," he continued, adding that he prefers to use the phone and Twitter. "You could send out an
email that you would regret later on and would be maybe taken out of context," McCain said. "And frankly, I don't have any trouble communicating with my constituents without it."Of course, it's also possible to say things on Twitter that you later
regret, like, perhaps this tweet McCain sent out back in 2012:"Good pic of my son Jimmy's bulldog, Apollo--I'm sorry Mr. President, he's not on the menu!" [@SenJohnMcCain 19 Apr 2012]
Source: Mediaite.com "Use Email," on 2016 Arizona Senate race
Mar 5, 2015
Karrin Taylor Robson:
Ensure our state has sufficient cybersecurity
Since 2016, Arizona has made tremendous strides to prepare for cyber situations. In 2018, cybersecurity preparedness was expedited by combining cyber response, intelligence and Homeland Security operations via the
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC), National Guard, and Cyber Command Center. As Governor, I will ensure our state has sufficient cybersecurity funding to prepare for the growing array of threats we face.
Source: 2022 Arizona Governor campaign website KarrinForArizona.com
Jun 24, 2022
Kyrsten Sinema:
Supports infrastructure bank to help create good jobs
Q: Economy: Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?Martha McSally (R): Generally, no. Need to get spending under control. Did support federal transportation funding for AZ.
Kyrsten Sinema (D): Mixed. Supports infrastructure bank to help "create good jobs," cosponsored Balanced Budget Amendment.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Arizona Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Marco Lopez:
Business helped bring internet to low-income families
In 2011, Marco started his own small business focused on bringing investments to the U.S. that could help local communities. His work has brought high-speed internet to low-income families, closing the digital divide.
He also started the award-winning development Skybridge Arizona, which helps American companies export their products to Mexico--on track to create almost 15,000 jobs in Arizona.
Source: 2021 Arizona Gubernatorial campaign website MarcoLopez.com
May 11, 2021
Orrin Hatch:
Keep government's mitts off the Internet
McCAIN [to Hatch]: Orrin, you & I have worked on a couple very important pieces of legislation in the past few years. One of them is the Y2K Product Liability Reform Act, which was very important to keep us from experiencing a flood of litigation as
a result of the year 2000. The other one was the Internet Tax Moratorium Act. As you know, this was stoutly resisted by governors, Republican governors as well. Don't you think we ought to make the Internet tax moratorium permanent?HATCH: Yeah,
we ought to do it because it's far overblown to think that people buying over the Internet is going to [hurt store sales]. But we [should] be encouraging one of the most important innovations in the history of the world, the Internet. And I'll tell
you what I'm worried about: the almighty hand of the federal government coming in & oppressing the Internet & stifling innovation and creativity. We want to keep government's mitts off as much as we can. And if we do, we'll reap the benefits from it.
Source: (cross-ref. from McCain) Phoenix Arizona GOP Debate
Dec 7, 1999
Richard Carmona:
Criticized Bush for placing politics ahead of science
Richard Carmona built dual careers in medicine and law enforcement, including work as a trauma surgeon and health-care administrator and as a deputy in the Pima County Sheriff's Department. He was named surgeon general in
2002 and served one term. At a 2007 congressional hearing, he strongly criticized the Bush administration for placing political considerations ahead of scientific ones.
Source: Washington Post coverage of 2012 Arizona Senate debate
May 3, 2012
Steve Farley:
Investment in transportation, which creates jobs
Steve was instrumental in gaining approval for a regional transportation system of roads, buses, bikeways and sidewalks, and the Modern Streetcar light rail line in
Tucson, creating hundreds of jobs and more than a billion dollars in private construction projects. Steve's leadership in the creation of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has resulted in thousands of jobs and a revitalized Southern Arizona.
Source: 2018 Arizona Gubernatorial website FarleyForArizona.com
Sep 1, 2017
Tom O`Halleran:
Invest in roads, bridges, and water infrastructure
Arizona continues to grow, and our infrastructure must grow with it. The federal government must continue to make investments in roads, bridges, and water infrastructure that are critical to our economy and provide jobs
for rural families and the American worker. Reliable infrastructure will help rural areas to compete, especially if we have the necessary technical infrastructure so that businesses have reliable and high-speed Internet service.
Source: 2016 Arizona House campaign website TomOHalleran.com
Nov 8, 2016
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