Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold.
Franchise Fees Raise Barriers to Broadband
Courts have held the line against franchise fee abuse. The FCC can protect consumers by ending the practice once and for all.
The Hidden Taxes on Internet Service
The imposition of state and local taxes on accessing and using the internet was supposed to be resolved, yet local governments continue to attempt to subvert this prohibition. The effort to prevent these taxes from being adopted began when the Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998 (ITFA) established a moratorium on state and local internet access taxes, “bit taxes” levied on the amount of data streamed, and taxes on specific services such as email or messaging. ITFA also prohibited discriminatory transaction taxes on e-commerce vendors and their customers which would […]
Kansas Bankrolls Buc-ee the Beaver
Kansas lawmakers gave tax-free public financing to a powerful private interest.
Broadband Rollout Requires Municipal Permitting Reform
Municipal leaders can expand broadband connectivity by lifting restraints on cell towers, fiber, and utility pole attachments.
GAO Annual Report Provides Opportunities to Cut Wasteful Spending
Government Accountability Office suggests cost-cutting measures for student loans, federal office space, and other expenditures
Fairfax County Supervisors Consider Raising Taxes on Food while Raising their own Salaries
Board Chairman Jeff McKay gave himself a 45 percent raise – now calls for a “meals tax” at the highest rate in Northern Virginia.
Colorado Stymies Consumers’ Access to Credit
New lending law will limit financial services Coloradans may purchase from out of state.
Southern States Advance Harmful Tobacco Legislation
Pre-market application requirements for THR products injure public health and finances.
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CAGW Reviews 50 States’ BEAD Proposals
Most states propose to regulate broadband rates, discriminate against non-fiber technologies, and preference government networks.