Legislation & Policy

HEVGA DEFENDS LGBTQ PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK

Washington, DC – We unwaveringly support our LGBTQ faculty, students, and members and will always advocate for their right to be treated equally under the law and with respect in society. That is why the Higher Education Video Game Alliance resolutely opposes the Department of Justice’s latest amicus brief on Title VII aimed at restricting […]

HEVGA APPLAUDS SEN. HASSAN FOR INTRODUCING THE REIGNITING OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATORS (ROI) ACT TO ALLEVIATE STUDENT LOAN DEBT

Washington, DC – April 12, 2017 – The Higher Education Video Game Alliance (HEVGA) applauds New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan (D) for introducing the Reigniting Opportunity for Innovators (ROI) Act to help alleviate student debt by supporting young entrepreneurs to grow small businesses. Young entrepreneurs have declined while student loan debt has sharply risen. The […]

CORRECT THE RECORD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF VIDEO GAME PROGRAMS AT OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Washington, DC – January 11, 2017 To my friends and colleagues: I have a favor to ask you. Today, Arizona Senator Jeff Flake published his 2017 “Wastebook,” complete with Pokémon-inspired cover artwork. This document is in keeping with a long tradition of the Senator’s efforts to highlight some of the most outlandish government expenditures. In […]