Businesses Praise CA Governor for Signing Net Neutrality Bill
Sacramento, CA – In support of California’s Governor Jerry Brown
signing into law net neutrality legislation introduced by Senator
Scott Wiener, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC)
released the following statement. It may be attributed to CEO
Hammad Atassi:
“ASBC and its members are pleased that Governor Brown has signed
SB 822 into law. This law is a model for other states to follow
since it will implement strong net neutrality protections in
California. While we prefer a federal solution, we support
individual states taking the lead when necessary. Our members
know that net neutrality rules and strong enforcement are key to
maintaining a fair and open internet. An open internet is crucial
for the exchange of ideas, job creation, and business growth.”
At the federal level, ASBC is co-sponsoring with Small Business Majority and Main Street Alliance a national business sign-on statement that calls on the U.S. Congress to restore net neutrality protections through any possible means. It says, in part, “Removing the 2015 standards undermines our free market economy by handing internet access providers immense power to steer businesses and customers one way or another.” That statement may be found here: netneutrality.asbcouncil.org.
ASBC has also released a white paper, “The Business Case for Net Neutrality.” It describes the risks to business and the economy from the loss of net neutrality protections.
American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) is a movement builder in partnership with the business and investor community. ASBN develops and advocates solutions for policymakers, business leaders, and investors that support an equitable, regenerative, and just economy that benefits all – people and planet. As a multi-issue, membership organization advocating on behalf of every business sector, size, and geography, ASBN and its association members collectively represent over 250,000 businesses across our networks. ASBN was founded through the merger of the American Sustainable Business Council and Social Venture Circle.