State Laws/Franchising

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

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Opponents say legislation is effort to protect entrenched monopolies

Latest amendment removes threat, says critic of measure

Supporters say newly revised version of legislation still lacking

Would set conditions on buildouts and overbuilds

Cites permanent ITFA bill and muni broadband court decision

Local communities voting on initiatives to opt out of state's buildout ban

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