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App developers complain of exorbitant fees

Two bills pending in the General Assembly would rein in the ability of tech giants like Apple and Google to dictate how transactions are conducted, and how much of a cut they receive from those transactions, when consumers make certain kinds of purchases using smartphone apps.

Two bills pending in the General Assembly would rein in the ability of tech giants like Apple and Google to dictate how transactions are conducted, and how much of a cut they receive from those transactions, when consumers make certain kinds of purchases using smartphone apps.

(SPRINGFIELD) As gasoline prices continue to skyrocket around the country, Illinois is now ranked in the top ten in the nation for the highest price a...

(SPRINGFIELD) As gasoline prices continue to skyrocket around the country, Illinois is now ranked in the top t...

(SPRINGFIELD) As gasoline prices continue to skyrocket around the country, Illinois is now ranked in the top ten in the nation for the highest price a...

(The Center Square) – Legislation is being considered in Springfield that would protect smartphone app developers from Apple and Google, which take up to 30% of all revenues from some companies. The proposed Freedom to ...

Also: The latest on app store regulation from three disparate states.

As Illinois tries to lead the Midwest in progressive climate policy and electric vehicle production, lawmakers are now turning their attention back to regulating tech companies.