Benton
Sixth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Net Neutrality Challenge
Public interest groups face an uphill battle in challenging the Sixth Circuit’s ruling, especially without FCC support.
Chevron Doctrine
Oklahoma Bill Aims to End Chevron Deference in State Courts
Bill passed in the Oklahoma House on Monday
Digital Inclusion
Vermont Lawmaker Introduces Affordable Broadband Bill
‘With the N.Y. bill litigated, we just need to craft a bill more suited to Vermont,' Morrow said.
Congress
Broadband Execs: Rural Broadband in Trouble, Irrespective of BEAD
Industry leaders warn permitting delays and USF collapse could cripple connectivity in rural America
Funding
Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix
The groups called on Congress to preserve USF’s funding structure ahead of Supreme Court ruling.
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Moves to Cap Broadband Prices
After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'
Digital Inclusion
Supreme Court Still Won't Review N.Y. Affordable Broadband Act
A group of 22 states – including Massachusetts and California – supported New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office.
What's New
The Four Branches of Government
The fact there are three branches of government – and not one – is a testament to the need for a separation of powers.
USF
SCOTUS: False Claims Act Applies to E-Rate
But the justices didn't rule on the question of whether all E-Rate funds are government cash.
USF
GOP Attorneys General Urge Supreme Court Against USF
More than a dozen conservative legal groups filed briefs pushing to expand the nondelegation doctrine.
TPI
Policy Experts Consider Future of the Universal Service Fund
Panelists also discussed BEAD at Technology Policy Institute event
USF
Universal Service Fund a ‘Nightmare’, Says Litigation Foe
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether the $8 billion-per-year fund is constitutional.
USF
Supreme Court Argument on Universal Service on March 26
The Supreme Court is reviewing a ruling that found the $8 billion-per-year program's funding scheme unconstitutional.
Funding
Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Defends Universal Service
Beyond legal battles, SHLB will push for swift broadband expansion and sustainable digital opportunity efforts
Digital Inclusion
ISPs Press Supreme Court to Reconsider N.Y. Internet Affordability Law
In a rare Supreme Court rehearing bid, ISPs argued the law was causing harm.
USF
Lawmakers, Past FCC Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold USF
In all, 29 lawmakers and eight former FCC commissioners signed the briefs.
