State Laws/Franchising

Would include separate protections for kids online info

Says all Americans should have "equal rights" online

Governor joins Montana and New York in signing executive order

Restores Open Internet order rules against blocking, throttling, paid prioritization

Memorial set for longtime lobbyist at Oregon State Capitol on Jan. 29

Cuomo says broadband suppliers must adhere to no blocking, throttling or prioritization

Targets FCC's net-neutrality rules rollback

Colorado initiative passes, ISP-backed mayor wins in Seattle

Would provide up to $5 million to promote minority writer, director hires

Becomes seventh state to endorse emergency network buildout plan

Garden State becomes sixth to partner on AT&T-managed emergency communications network

Iowa is fifth to sign on to national first-responder network

Union-supported bill still needs governor's sign-off

Companies are hoping to close by the end of Q3

TechNet praises move

SPJ president Lynn Walsh says public should be concerned about attacks on media

Opponents say legislation is effort to protect entrenched monopolies