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State ad taxes face hurdles after Maryland bill reversed

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A heat table that lists seven state digital advertising tax bills. Marylandâs HB 732 was enacted in 2021 and struck down in 2026. Utah and Illinois enacted taxes in 2026, effective 2027. Washingtonâs law took effect in 2025. Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Tennessee remain proposed or pending.

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Exclusive: UN agency tests alternative to major cloud giants

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The data center era that's reshaping America

Flock camera backlash adds fuel to midterm anti-AI frenzy

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California AG cancels Paramount settlement meeting

Trump says communities that oppose data centers are "making a mistake"

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Data centers "dug their own grave," says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

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Scoop: DOJ, TikTok settle for $400 million in children's privacy suit

Exclusive: FTC urged to investigate AI firms for destroying books

A roadmap for safeguarding against AI bioweapons

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