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UPDATE: New York Joins Montana in Implementing Net Neutrality Protections

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UPDATE - January 25, 2017:

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed an executive order that prevents internet service providers (ISPs) with state contracts from blocking content or charging more for faster delivery of websites.

The move follows a similar executive order this week by Montana's governor.

Read Countable's original story, on Montana, below.

What’s the story?

Montana Governor Steve Bullock (D) signed an executive order that prevents ISPS with state contracts from blocking content or charging more for faster delivery of websites.

Why does it matter?

In December, the Federal Communications Commission voted to dismantle net neutrality regulations, allowing internet providers to speed up – or slow down – access to apps and websites.

Gov. Bullock’s executive order makes Montana the first state to reverse the FCC decision.

In a statement, the governor said:

“When the FCC repealed its net neutrality rules, it said consumers should choose. The State of Montana is one of the biggest consumers of internet services in our state. Today we’re making our choice clear: we want net neutrality.”

What do you think?

Do you want your state to implement net neutrality protections? Or should states respect the federal mandate? Hit Take Action and let your reps know, then comment below.

—Josh Herman

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