WSJ on Municipal Broadband: Wheeler Wants to 'Usurp' State Authority

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WSJ on Municipal Broadband: Wheeler Wants to 'Usurp' State Authority  By Anne L. Kim On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to move to pre-empt state laws in North Carolina and Tennessee that restrict municipalities from offering Internet service. Earlier this month, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said he recommended approving petitions from the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga, Tenn., a public utility run by the city, and the city of Wilson, N.C. Full story Individual Universities Write to Judiciary Panel Leaders on Patent Legislation  By Anne L. Kim As lawmakers make another effort to pass legislation targeting abusive patent litigation, universities are continuing to let them know they have problems with proposals they think go too far. Full story ICYMI: A Look at the FCC's Rules Seeking to Improve 911 Call Location Accuracy