Franchise Fees
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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

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

Texas Cities Sue Streaming Services for Franchise Fees
By John Eggerton last updated
Two dozen localities file suit, others said to be joining

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

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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