] Jim Wasserman - AP Writer - Feb 27, 2003 -- SACRAMENTO, ] Calif. (AP) -- With a state budget deficit that could hit ] $35 billion, California Gov. Gray Davis is rethinking his ] long-standing objection to imposing sales taxes on ] Internet commerce -- a reversal that could ignite similar ] steps around the nation. ] ] ] Lawmakers around the nation are increasingly eyeing ] online revenues to plug shortfalls that could ] collectively top $50 billion this year and $70 billion ] next year. I know this is inevitable but I'm really going to hate to see it happen. News: California Edging Toward Internet Sales Tax - Feb 27, 2003 |