<div dir="ltr">The New York State Senate and Assembly are considering the Taxpayer Access to Publicly Funded Research Act (S4050 / A180). This bill—which would give the public access to the results of tens from millions of dollars of taxpayer-funded research—is a crucial step in the fight for open access. As we've noted before, the lack of access to state-of-the-art research affects students, researchers, and regular citizens—whether a curious mind or a patient in need. The latest research also translates directly into downstream innovations and important businesses, boosting the economy and creating jobs.<br>
<a href="https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/06/new-york-its-time-take-action-open-access">https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/06/new-york-its-time-take-action-open-access</a></div>