AeA Florida Council State Issues and Government Affairs

AeA - The Voice of Technology in Florida
In addition to being the leading technology industry lobbying organization in Washington D.C., AeA also has a presence across the country through its 17 council offices. No other technology trade association has the ability to get you involved in issues at a local level, where many of the issues with the greatest impact on your bottom line begin. As your voice in Tallahassee, we advocate interests on behalf of the high-tech industry. Our ultimate goal is to ensure legislation and regulatory matters have a positive impact on the issues that can affect your business.

There are two major components:

1. Florida State Level Legislative Program - Your High-Tech Voice in Tallahassee
Each year, thousands of pieces of legislation are introduced into the Florida Legislature and many will affect your bottom line. AeA actively represents the interests of the high-tech industry, working year-round to build alliances with policy makers and to protect the interests of the high tech industry in Florida.

Key Issues  
AeA Florida Focus: A Platform to Advance the Business of Technology

2. AeA State Policy Action Network (SPAN) - Formerly AeA Multistates Committee

• AeA SPAN is made up of state government affairs specialists from AeA member companies. Any interested AeA member is invited to participate.  To join contact Maryann Fiala

Government and Public Policy Sites of Interest 

• AeA's Online Advocacy Software - Make your voice heard and learn more about your federal, state, and local elected Florida officials by the click of a button.
  
  
• Florida's Governor, Legislature and Cabinet - lists names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers

• On-Line Sunshine - The official guide to the state of Florida legislature

• Florida Monitor - A service of the Florida legislature's Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

• Florida High Tech Corridor Council - The Florida High Tech Corridor Council was created in 1996 and is led by University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft and University of Central Florida President John Hitt. The Council is comprised of the two universities, 11 local community colleges, a dozen economic development organizations and a host of high tech companies, and has the mission to attract, retain and grow high tech industry to Florida’s High Tech Corridor.

• The Whitehouse - includes information on The President and Vice President, commonly requested Federal Services, press releases, etc.

• U.S. House of Representatives - includes information on House Operations, Member's Offices, Commissions, Task Forces, etc.

• U.S. Senate -  includes Senators, Committees. Legislative Activities, etc.

AeA Online Legislative Tools

AeA Bill Tracking System Florida Legislative Action Center Florida State Legislative Leadership

"Expanding the state program further solidifies AeA as the comprehensive lobbying powerhouse for the high-tech industry.”
- Jim Wall, Microsoft Regional Government Affairs Director

January 24, 2008:  AeA Announces Expansion of State Government Affairs Program

In addition to being the leading technology industry lobbying organization in Washington D.C. and Sacramento, AeA also has a presence across the country through its 18 council offices.  No other technology trade association has this reach to get you involved in issues at the local level, where many policy issues are emerging today.  Access a network of state government affairs specialists from member companies, local AeA staff, and AeA contract lobbyists today.

AeA Information Network A new, web-based resource which provides members with one-of-a-kind information on issues in the state houses affecting the high-tech industry.   AeA Online Legislative Tracking Tool Track regulatory issues and legislation in all 50 states and in the U.S. Congress.   AeA Online Letter Writing Tool Write to your federal, state, and local elected officials through AeA's online letter writing tool.   State Government Newsletters Subscribe/Unsubscribe to one of AeA's state government affairs newsletters.   Upcoming Government Affairs Events Register for an AeA government affairs event or view the full events calendar.   AeA's Contact List of State Policy Professionals    Legislative and other policy issues are changing in your state everyday. Find out the latest decisions which are affecting your high-tech company.

For more information on State Government Affairs contact Ben Aderson, or for more information on the AeA Florida Council, contact Maryann Fiala at 407.882.2425.

This page was last updated on 02/21/08.  
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