One might think that with both parties and the administration supporting this bill, it will be a cinch to pass. But all is not quiet on the cyberfront. The National Governors' Association, headed by Ohio Gov. George Voinovich, sees things differently. The association is intent on defeating the bill, which the governor and the association see as having a negative impact on state tax coffers. Gov. Voinovich and the NGA are dead wrong.
Electronic commerce is the most potent vehicle to increase tax collection.
Create enlightened state policy that encourages businesses to increase sales on the Net. Use the Internet to increase the aggregate top line of every business in every state. Promote policy that ensures the widespread deployment of affordable bandwidth to every residence and business in every state. Generally, the more revenue a company produces, the more taxes it pays. Growing businesses hire more employees.