Technology has transformed our economy over the last ten years. I have been working hard to strengthen Nevada's high-technology sector, to close the digital divide, and to provide our students with the skills they need to thrive in high-technology industries. I am proud to have been named the Information Technology Industry Council's High Tech Legislator of the Year and a recipient of TechNet’s Founders Circle Award for my work in expanding America’s and Nevada’s innovation economy. I have been an ardent supporter of the research and development tax credit and offered legislation to make it permanent. Developers of emerging technologies often need unique incentives in order to make those new technologies commercially viable. Additionally, to stay competitive long into the future, America needs the requisite education and innovation infrastructure. I was a proud sponsor of the America COMPETES Act, which increased research investment by the federal government and strengthened educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from elementary through graduate school. This legislation will help America maintain its competitive edge. Diversifying Nevada's Economy I also have been working to ensure that Nevadans can take advantage of all the high-technology job opportunities that our country can provide. I worked to direct funding to the Nevada Center on Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET). Since its inception, NCET has helped educate and train hundreds of entrepreneurs. Working with local economic development officials, NCET co-hosts a conference with more than 35 CEOs from innovative early stage companies, 100 venture capitalists and angel investors, leading professional service providers, and entrepreneurship public policy advocates. On the national level, I have also supported legislation to provide tax breaks for businesses that train workers here in America and provide scholarships for technical training. Such initiatives will not only strengthen the American workforce but also cement America's global leadership in high technology. Closing the Digital Divide – Broadband Wiring Our Classrooms Related Press Releases
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