>ISPs asked the US Supreme Court to strike down a New York law that requires broadband providers to offer $15-per-month service to people with low incomes
With this US Supreme Court, I expect this New York Law will be overruled.
But I believe NY has another option. Tax all ISP revenue (before deductions) over a certain amount at 99% (I wanted to say 100). Those funds could then be distributed to the poor.
In the ACA Case, the US Supreme Court upheld the ACA because part of it was considered a Tax. They said they cannot overrule Tax Policy. So this would be an option for New York and other States.
With this US Supreme Court, I expect this New York Law will be overruled.
But I believe NY has another option. Tax all ISP revenue (before deductions) over a certain amount at 99% (I wanted to say 100). Those funds could then be distributed to the poor.
In the ACA Case, the US Supreme Court upheld the ACA because part of it was considered a Tax. They said they cannot overrule Tax Policy. So this would be an option for New York and other States.