Statement: Stimulus Bill Doesn’t Do Enough to Save Small Businesses, Will Accelerate Corporate Concentration
The stimulus bill will dramatically accelerate corporate concentration. It opens up a massive spigot of easy cash for the largest corporations, while consigning small businesses...
Small Business Groups and ILSR Release a Federal Policy Plan to Save Small Businesses From Collapse
Small independent businesses are facing an unprecedented crisis, and without immediate and aggressive federal action, many will not be able to survive. … Read More
Statement on the FTC’s Investigation of Big Tech’s Past Acquisitions
ILSR Co-Director Stacy Mitchell released a statement in response to the FTC’s announcement that it would examine past acquisitions by large technology companies. … Read More
Blandin Foundation Recognizes Christopher Mitchell’s Leadership on Broadband Policy
Christopher Mitchell was awarded the Blandin Foundation Courageous Leadership Award for his research and advocacy around community broadband networks. … Read More
Statement on House Antitrust Investigation into Big Tech
In response to the House Judiciary Committee’s announcement that it will begin a study of the impact of dominant technology platforms, the Institute for Local...
Statement on Passage of Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act
ILSR cautions that the Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act signed into law in April 2019 to promote renewable energy does the state’s local, clean energy...
Statement on Sen. Warren’s proposal to Break Up Big Tech
ILSR applauds Senator Warren’s plan to restore the balance of power in our democracy and revive competition by breaking up big tech companies.… Read More
Release: Waste Incineration Doesn’t Belong in the Definition of Renewable Energy
Many states classify the energy produced by burning garbage as a renewable resource. Our report provides recommendations for how communities can invest in healthier and...
Release: How Big Cable and Telephone Monopolies Have Carved Up the Country
Despite receiving billions in federal funding to help rural Americans access the internet, the biggest telecom companies have focused investment on urban areas, leaving rural...
Release: Amazon’s National Contract to Supply Local Governments Puts Cities and Schools at Risk, ILSR Report Finds
A national contract that Amazon secured last year to provide local governments with office and classroom supplies lacks standard safeguards to protect public dollars and...
