Oregon passes net neutrality law

The Hill: Oregon became the second state to pass its own net neutrality law on Monday, following Washington state’s landmark move last month.

Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed a bill aimed at blocking internet service providers, like AT&T and Comcast, from throttling traffic, a response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules in December.

The Oregon bill prevents state agencies from doing business with providers that favor some content over others.

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