Until a couple years ago, there were laws restricting where they could operate. They were only allowed to serve "underserved" areas. Part of the "deregulation"

Until a couple years ago, there were laws restricting where they could operate. They were only allowed to serve "underserved" areas. Part of the "deregulation" to encourage for-profit competitors. Now, there is an uphill effort to repeal the most burdensome regulations created by deregulation, but progress is slow.