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Manatee proposed sales tax subject of controversy

At first glance, a proposed half-cent sales tax hike in Manatee County has very little to do with abortion.Full story

Ariz. lawmakers OKs governor's sales tax overhaul

The Arizona Legislature adopted a major overhaul of the state's complicated sales tax collection system in the final hours of the session Thursday night after a deal with cities and towns removed a major roadblock. Full story

Gov. Brownback signs Kansas income tax cut bill

Proclaiming Kansas "open for business," Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday signed into law a measure that makes additional income tax cuts over the next five years while generating new revenue through higher sales taxes and other adjustments. Full story

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AGs urge House to oppose online sales tax

NC Senate pitches 'compromise' tax overhaul plan

RI lawmakers weigh unlikely repeal of sales tax

NC Experts support state's tax reform proposals

Nebraska Gov. Heineman signs wind-energy bill

Ariz. gov priority No. 2: Sales tax simplification

Kan. lawmakers get closer but stall on sales tax

Internet sales tax may help U.S. state, local governments: S&P

Kan. House rejects plan setting sales tax at 6 pct

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  Why Amazon is pushing back against sales taxes

Online retailer Amazon has refused to collect sales tax from most of the country, but in May the Senate stepped in to close that loophole. So why is Amazon supporting a bill it should seemingly be against? Fortune's Andy Serwer discusses.