John Stephenson

Seattle Restricts Uber and Transportation Innovation

John Stephenson • March 19, 2014

In a major setback for innovation in the urban transportation market, the Seattle City Council voted Monday to cap the number of cars that…

A Broadband Plan for the States

John Stephenson • February 5, 2014

Today we are pleased to release a white paper entitled The States’ Broadband Plan, a set of three suggested policies designed to promote broadband connectivity…

Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality

John Stephenson • January 14, 2014

Earlier today a federal appeals court in Washington, DC struck down a set of controversial telecommunications rules known as “net neutrality.” The U.S. Court of Appeals…

Texas, Montana making big strides in protecting citizens’ privacy

John Stephenson • June 20, 2013

Texas and Montana are big states in terms of geography. But recently they have done some other big things in terms of citizens’ privacy. On…

A La Carte Video Requirement Not Necessary in a Vibrant Market

John Stephenson • May 19, 2013

If I told you the government was considering a policy change that would essentially require USA Today to sell you the sports and entertainment sections separately from…

Don’t Just Tax the Internet, Reform Taxes

John Stephenson • April 22, 2013

Later today, the Senate is expected to begin consideration of a proposal that would give states long-sought authority to require out-of-state retailers to collect taxes on…