The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Thursday placing a permanent ban on states’ taxing Internet access, NBC News reported.
The bill was approved with a 75-20 vote. It would toughen enforcement of U.S. duties on foreign goods and would ban some taxes on digital goods and services, according to Reuters. “Most Americans pay $0 in taxes to connect to the Internet. And thanks to a bill that passed today, you will never have to pay taxes just to get online, or pay more taxes for goods and services just because they’re bought online,” Democratic Senator Ron Wyden said in a statement. The legislation doesn’t address better enforcement of state sales tax collections on Internet purchases. Separate legislation could be considered by Congress later this year. The measure will go to President Barack Obama for signing into law.
Detectives are searching for a group of suspects behind a string of car burglaries overnight in Marathon.
Monroe County Sheriff’s officials say all the vehicles targeted were unlocked, including one vehicle with a 9mm handgun inside which was stolen.
“We continue to remind people that these types of crimes are easily preventable”, said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “It is simple: just lock your car doors. In most cases, that is all it takes.”
Authorities say more than 10 vehicle burglaries have been reported so far all over Marathon, including on 95th Street, Tingler Avenue, Sombrero Beach Boulevard and Morton Street on Grassy Key.
According to police, the suspects got away with sunglasses, cash, and electronics.
If anyone hears anything about these crimes or recognizes the suspects in the video, they are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of the Florida Keys at 1-800-346-TIPS. If a Crimestoppers tip leads to an arrest, the caller would be eligible for a cash reward.
