Vermont is the latest state to be sued by multiple industry groups representing the cable industry and internet providers. The trade associations filed the lawsuit to block states from being able to write laws that adopt Net Neutrality. “The lawsuit argues that states cannot regulate ‘indirectly through their spending, procurement, or other commercial powers what they are forbidden from regulating directly.'” California is facing a similar lawsuit.



Scott said he was disappointed the lawsuit was filed against the state “for taking action to protect our citizens and our economy.” The Republican governor said he believed Vermont residents “have a right to free and open access to information on the internet. In the absence of a national standard to protect that right, states must act.”

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