New York Times: Visions of a U.S. Computer Chip Boom Have Cities Hustling
November 17, 2021 — Semiconductor manufacturers are using the growing panic around shortages to leverage tax subsidies from local communities, Director of State & Local Policy Pat Garofalo told The New York Times. Local lawmakers don’t need to fall for it.
Consumer Reports: Apple Self Service Repair Will Let Consumers Buy Parts for Their iPhones and Macs
November 17, 2021 — Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller talked with Consumer Reports about the importance of Apple’s Self Service Repair program and why it’s a big win for the Right to Repair movement.
Investigative Post: A record subsidy for Bills stadium?
November 16, 2021 — Economic Liberties’ Director of State & Local Policy Pat Garofalo spoke to the Investigative Post about a new and bad taxpayer-funded subsidy for the Buffalo Bills’ stadium, which would be the largest public investment ever in an NFL stadium ever.
RollCall: Antitrust hawks offer states a toolbox for regulating Big Tech
November 16, 2021 — Economic Liberties’ Director of State & Local Policy Pat Garofalo spoke to RollCall about his new policy toolkit, which outlines key recommendations for state and local lawmakers seeking to take on Big Tech.
Axios: Senate confirms Biden DOJ antitrust chief
November 16, 2021 — Following Jonathan Kanter’s confirmation to lead the antitrust division of the DOJ, Axios turned to Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller for her thoughts.