A federal inspector general has agreed to investigate actions by federal regulators that might benefit the Sinclair Broadcast Group in its efforts to buy Tribune Media, according to a top congressman who requested the probe.
A number of organizations and websites are participating in an online day of action meant to garner more support for a Senate vote that would reverse the FCC's removal of Net Neutrality protections.
The Republican-controlled Federal Communications Commission wants you to think that its recent decision to repeal the Net Neutrality rules and other consumer protections is already making the internet better. However, the repeal has yet to take effect, and Democrats in Congress are currently rallying to undo it.
Several internet-rights groups are planning to push lawmakers into becoming the final vote needed in the Senate to support a Congressional Review Act resolution to save Net Neutrality.
Today we are announcing two new locally based and locally driven funds that will invest in ideas, people and organizations that are working to ensure communities have access to the news and information they need.
Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy last week found himself targeted by rallies outside his district offices. The protesters pressed Kennedy to become the deciding vote on a bill that would restore the Net Neutrality rules.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Monday prohibiting state agencies from doing business with any Internet service providers that don’t abide by Net Neutrality standards.