April 2, 2010 :: Business, LPCC, Legislative

LPCC Joins Chicagoland, Illinois Chambers for Technology Legislation

The LPCC is proud to join more than 160 Chambers of Commerce across Illinois, including the Chicagoland Chamber and Illinois Chamber, to support modernizing Illinois’ outdated Telecommunications Act during this legislative session.

Updating outdated telecommunications regulation will encourage investment and promote job growth across our state at a time when Illinois badly needs it.  It will also move our state closer to a level playing field for all telecommunications providers and make Illinois more competitive with neighboring states that have already taken action.  Illinois can’t risk falling further behind.  With 22% of families in Illinois using cell phones only, asking landline companies to invest in antiquated copper phone lines is both outdated and unfair.

That’s why our Chamber has already signed a letter to the General Assembly signifying our support.  The bill is HB 6425 and co-sponsored by Representatives Kevin McCarthy of Orland Park and Mike Bost of Carbondale.  Please contact the LPCC if you are interested in more information about this, or other, legislation.

We will continue to advocate for innovative legislation that helps support the needs of all businesses, keeps Illinois at the forefront of technology and helps businesses run more smoothly.  Further details about this legislation specifically will be made available in the future.