Voices for Innovation

Voices for Innovation (VFI) is a community of IT professionals, including Microsoft partners, engaged at the intersecting points where government, citizens, and IT businesses share concerns. We stay informed - and voice our ideas and concerns - about governmental issues that affect our businesses and the technology sector as a whole. VFI is supported by Microsoft.

Get Involved
vfi_arrow_sm.png Take Action: Help Win Passage of Immigration Reform/STEM Education Bill
Send a letter today to your elected officials urging passage of the comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill. The proposed legislation now includes strong provisions for high-skilled immigration and a fund for U.S. education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Go to the VFI Action Center now!
vfi_arrow_sm.png Sign Our Petition to Make Computer Science Count!
Only 10 states allow computer science classes to count toward the math or science graduation requirement. This needs to change.  Please sign our petition to support state-level initiatives to make computer science count toward high school graduation.
vfi_arrow_sm.png Write Your Senators on the Marketplace Fairness Act!
The Marketplace Fairness Act is scheduled to be debated and voted upon in the Senate. VFI is not taking a position, but because this legislation will have a broad impact on business, we wanted to provide a way for you to share your views with elected officials on the legislation. Learn more and write your elected officials in our VFI Action Center.
vfi_arrow_sm.png Vote for Innovation - Sign VFI's Technology Policy Agenda
Read VFI's Technology Policy Agenda and add your name to urge government leaders to support policies that strengthen the technology sector.
Action Item Voices for Innovation Statement of Support for Government Action to Fight Software Theft
Using stolen information technology (IT) to cut corners hurts law-abiding businesses by costing them jobs, lost sales, and a loss in market share.
State Initiatives
vfi_arrow_sm.png Great Jobs Within Our Reach
Washington state would gain 160,000 jobs and generate $720 million in new state tax revenues annually if it fills its jobs skills gap.
Action Item Stop Stolen IT in California: Sign our Petition
The use of stolen IT by manufacturers is a continuing threat to innovation, fair competition, and economic growth in California.
Action Item Support Massachusetts Effort to Stop Stolen IT
The use of stolen IT by manufacturers is a continuing threat to innovation, fair competition, and economic growth in Massachusetts.
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