Vermont governor directs state to ensure ‘net neutrality’

Gov Phil Scott (R-VT) is working to ensure that all state contracts with internet providers include network neutrality protections. He signed an executive order that applies to all state departments, commissions and boards. Among the requirement of the order is that internet service providers doing business with the state shall not block lawful content, impair internet traffic or give preferential treatment to some internet traffic. Democratic leaders of the Vermont Legislature welcomed Gov Scott’s support for net neutrality, but both the House and Senate are considering net neutrality protection proposals with different details.