Right to Repair on the Ropes in Minnesota | Motherboard

The article reports that proposed "right to repair" legislation modeled on Massachusetts’ law is being sidelined in several states—particularly Minnesota—due to lobbying from manufacturers like John Deere and large tech companies. It argues that as more devices run software, restricting independent repair via DMCA-style locks limits consumer and small-business ability to maintain products, and notes advocacy from groups like Consumer Reports supporting repair rights.