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Missouri Gov. Signs New Law Stopping Netflix and Other Streaming Companies From Being Charged Franchise Fees

By Daniel Frankel published

Missouri becomes the 14th state to restrict its municipalities from charging streaming services cable-like right-of-way fees

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Missouri State Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Stop Local Taxes on Netflix, Hulu and Other Streaming Companies

By Daniel Frankel published

Netflix, which just started billing its Florida subscribers for state taxes, is also trying to stop sales taxes on streaming service in Colorado

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Texas Cities Sue Streaming Services for Franchise Fees

By John Eggerton last updated

Two dozen localities file suit, others said to be joining

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Netflix and Hulu Beat Another Local Town in Sprawling Court Battle Over Cable Franchise Fees

By Daniel Frankel published

Ruling against the Northern Los Angeles desert suburb of Lancaster is the streaming biz's latest victory in its effort to fight imposition of 5% local taxes

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Appeals Court Upholds FCC Franchise Fee Order

By John Eggerton last updated

Agrees that franchise authority non-cash exactions are fees subject to cap

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‘Double Dipping’ Taxes NCTA’s Patience

By John Eggerton published

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NCTA: LFA's Franchise Fee Decision Stay Request Fails on All Counts

By John Eggerton published

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NCTA Finds Allies in Franchise-Fee Fight

By John Eggerton published

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FCC, DOJ, Defend Franchise Fee Decisions

By John Eggerton published

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Markey & Co. Ask FCC to Rethink Franchise Fee Item

By John Eggerton published

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