KCTC Policy Work

Represent the collective voice of KC Tech Council’s 180+ member companies and organizations, from entrepreneur to enterprise
Educate our membership on the important role public policy plays in the sustainable growth of the tech industry in Kansas City
Empower and mobilize our community to use its collective voice effectively in supporting or opposing policy matters that affect the growth of the tech industry

Policies that Develop, Attract and Retain a Broad, Diverse and Highly Qualified Tech Workforce

Policy promoting immigration of highly skilled workers via STEM visas, comprehensive H1-B reform, removal of per country caps within the green card system and other reform initiatives
Expansion and resourcing of K-20 STEM education, especially Computer Science Education
Apprenticeship program funding and expansion to unlock tech talent
Broaden the tech workforce by increasing the diversity and representation within the talent pipeline
Create policies that support science and technology related job retention and creation

Policies that Promote Innovation and Organic Growth or Attraction of Companies

Strategic (R&D, angel investment) tax credits while preserving the ability to deduct such expenses in the year incurred
Funding for state and municipal-level programs in Kansas and Missouri that work to attract and grow tech companies
Funding for the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs, among many others
Support policies that foster AI innovation and research, build a workforce ready for the AI era, promote ethical AI development and use, and ensure AI safety and security.

Policies that Maintain Appropriate Infrastructure to Support an Ecosystem Where the Technology Industry Can Thrive

Creation and expansion of a competitive market for data centers, 5G, smart cites initiatives and other emerging infrastructure technologies to grow in the Kansas City region
Uniformity of data privacy, data care and security laws to encourage innovation within companies of all sizes
North American broadband access and affordability

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