State Utility Commissions Looking to Defend Net Neutrality Rules
The rules take a narrow approach to preempting state laws.

The rules take a narrow approach to preempting state laws.
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2024 – A group of state utility regulators wants to intervene on the Federal Communications Commission’s behalf in the industry challenge to the agency's net neutrality rules.
The case is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati. Broadband trade groups sued to have the rules thrown out and have asked judges to issue a judicial stay by July 15.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Regional ISP urged regulators to adopt reforms modeled on federal rules.
Wulfsen argued that fiber is a better long-term investment than satellite.