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.
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