WASHINGTON — In the rapidly evolving landscape of state taxation, Utah, Maryland, and Illinois have long stood out as pioneers—or, depending on who you ask, outliers. Geographically, culturally, and economically diverse, these three states shared a distinct policy distinction: they were the first jurisdictions in the nation to enact targeted taxes on digital advertising. However,…
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Amazon has unveiled plans for a specialized telecommunications facility on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that could fundamentally reshape regional connectivity. Tied to the broader multi-nation Fastnet subsea cable project, the initiative aims to bridge digital divides between North America and Europe while offering an unexpected economic boost to local small businesses. Far…
By Tax Policy Desk Analysis Published in collaboration with policy research updates Main Facts The landscape of state-level digital taxation is facing an existential crisis following a landmark court ruling in Maryland that struck down the nation’s first digital advertising tax. While Utah, Maryland, and Illinois share little in common regarding their geographic locations, political…
