Article, Resource
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Broadband
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Lisa Gonzalez
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Feb 20, 2013
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/ilsr-monitors-georgia-legisation-to-kill-muni/
Once again, the Georgia General Assembly is considering a bill that would devastate local communities’ right to build their own telecommunications networks. ILSR is monitoring this House Bill 282 as it moves through through the Senate and House. The bill, misleadingly called the “Municipal Broadband Investment Act,” creates barriers to any municipal network in areas… Continue reading
Rule
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Independent Business
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admin
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Jan 8, 2013
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/internet-sales-tax-fairness/internet-sales-tax-fairness-vermon/
In 2011, Vermont passed a law requiring remote sellers to collect sales tax if they make more than $100,000 in sales a year through in-state sales affiliates (such as those used by Amazon). However, the law will not take effect until 15 other states have adopted similar laws. Continue reading
Rule
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Independent Business
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admin
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Jan 8, 2013
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/internet-sales-tax-fairness/internet-sales-tax-fairness-georgia/
In March 2012, Georgia passed a provision (the relevant section begins on page 50) clarifying that remote retailers with in-state affiliates acting as sales agents must collect and remit sales taxes on purchases made by state residents. Continue reading
Rule
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Independent Business, The Public Good
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admin
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Jan 8, 2013
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/internet-sales-tax-fairness/
Current federal policy exempts online and mail-order retailers from having to collect state and local sales taxes, giving them a sizable 4 to 9 percent price advantage over local stores. Advocates of a level playing field are calling on Congress to remedy this inequity by passing the Main Street Fairness Act. Meanwhile, New York state is leading the way in using existing state authority to require that large online retailers be subject to the same sales tax requirements as local businesses. Continue reading
Rule
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Independent Business
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Jan 7, 2013
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/internet-sales-tax-fairness/internet-sales-tax-fairness-pennsylvania/
In December 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued a bulletin clarifying that state law requires an out-of-state retailer to collect sales tax if it has property stored or distributed through warehouses in the state (regardless of whether the retailer owns the warehouses) or if it uses affiliated sales agents to direct sales to its website. Continue reading
Resource
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Independent Business
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Lisa Gonzalez
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| Updated on
Dec 17, 2012
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/whatcha-workin-on-podcast-1/
Our first podcast is with Stacy Mitchell, the heart and soul of our Independent Business and Banking Initiatives. Stacy talked with Lisa about the Initiative and the focus of her current projects. She also offered some strategies for supporting independent business and influencing policy that will strengthen our local economies. The podcast is just over… Continue reading
Featured
Article, Resource
filed under
Energy
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John Farrell
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| Updated on
Dec 4, 2012
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/commercial-roofop-revolution/
Although only 0.1% of electricity is generated by solar power in 2012; within a decade, 300,000 MW of unsubsidized solar power will be at parity with retail electricity prices in most of the United States and more than 35 million buildings may be generating their own solar electricity sufficient to power almost 10% of the country. Continue reading
Article
filed under
Energy
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John Farrell
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| Updated on
Aug 27, 2012
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/forthcoming-project-washington-state-illustrates-complexity-community-solar/
Colorado just launched their long-awaited community solar gardens law (program subscribed in 30 minutes) and California is progressing on a virtual net metering law that could remove one of many roadblocks to community solar. But the Vashon Community Solar Project in Washington State shows that doing solar community-style hasn’t become easy. The Vashon project will… Continue reading
Article
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Broadband
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Christopher
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| Updated on
Jul 13, 2012
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/provos-publicly-owned-broadband-network-attracts-98-jobs
Fresno’s loss will be Provo’s gain. Why? Because Provo built its own network and can meet the modern telecommunications needs of businesses. A company is moving from Clovis, in Fresno County (California), to Provo, Utah. The Business Journal covered the story: Clovis-based Secure Customer Relations, Inc., plans to move its entire operation to Provo, Utah… Continue reading
Rule
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Banking
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admin
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| Updated on
May 17, 2012
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/market-share-caps/
In 1994, Congress adopted a policy that bars a bank from buying another bank if the combined entity would hold more than 10 percent of the country’s deposits, but the policy has several flaws that have allowed at least two banks to exceed the cap. Continue reading
