Thune to Address Tech Policy Tuesday
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., plans to deliver a keynote speech on tech policy Tuesday during the South Dakota Technology Showcase in Sioux Falls. “The opportunity to ensure that all South Dakotans have access to the technological benefits…
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available in today’s economy is what motivates me to work hard to find ways to expand access and increase connectivity in rural South Dakota and across the country,” Thune said in a statement Thursday, anticipating “sharing some of my ideas at this year’s technology showcase and learning how lawmakers and stakeholders can work together to help make these and other ideas a reality.” The Thune news release said one of “Thune’s top priorities as chairman of the Commerce Committee has been to ensure rural South Dakota isn’t left behind when it comes to the technological advancements that have become such an essential part of everyday life in America,” citing the Mobile Now spectrum bill (S-2555), currently blocked by Democrats on the Senate floor. AT&T, SDN Communications and the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry are hosting the event.