May 9, 2012 2:19 PM
On May 9, NATOA, along with the American Public Works Association, Council of State Governments, International City/County Management Association, National Association of Counties, National Association of State Chief Information Officers, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Emergency Management Association, National League of Cities, and the US Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers, submitted letters to House and Senate leaders outlining some key state and local government principles and values concerning proposed cybersecurity legislation. As critical stakeholders in national cybersecurity efforts, we urged that the federal government avoid imposing unfunded mandates on state and local partners; advocated collaborative public educational efforts; and the maintenance of civil liberties and privacy for all citizens.
Click HERE to read the letter.
October 31, 2011 1:17 PM
On October 27th, NATOA, along with its national local government association partners, sent a letter to every member of the US House of Representatives asking that they oppose the “Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011” (HR 1002). The bill, which is expected to be voted on the week of October 31st, would severely limit state and local taxing authority over wireless goods and services. NATOA strongly urges its members to contact their Representatives and tell them to vote “NO” on HR 1002.
Click here to read the letter.
October 28, 2011 12:53 PM
This letter was sent yesterday to all House
members in opposition to the “Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011” (HR 1002). The
bill is expected to be voted on by the full House early next week. The
legislation would severely limit state and local taxing authority over wireless
goods and services. NATOA strongly urges its members to contact their
Representatives and tell them to vote “NO” on this bill. The letter was sent on
behalf of NATOA, NLC, NACo, ICMA, USCM, and GFOA.
Cell Phone Tax Letter 102711.pdf
July 13, 2011 7:23 PM
On July 13, NATOA, along with its national local government partners, sent a letter to House Judiciary Committee members in opposition to the Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011 (H.R. 1002). The letter reflects our associations’ long-standing opposition to federal intrusion into state and local taxing authority. If enacted, the bill would impose a 5-year moratorium on new “discriminatory” taxes on mobile services and property.
Read the letter here
June 14, 2011 12:38 PM
NATOA’s staff, leadership, and P&L Committee have been working hard on many critical projects for our members. Following are reports on Congressional, FCC, and state legislative activities. While the report appears daunting, please skim to your topic of interest for a review of that subject. Feel free to use this report to update your board, council, or commission on the important work that NATOA is doing for its members. I call your special attention to:
• CAP Act
• FCC Further Notice on Video Competition
• FCC Notice of Inquiry on Broadband Deployment and Rights of Way Management
• Digital Broadcasting OVS application for 50 largest markets in U.S.
• FCC Definition of Broadband
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