DENVER—In response to today’s vote by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recommending Rep. Ryan Zinke be confirmed as the next Secretary of the Interior, the Center for Western Priorities released the following statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rokala:
“Congressman Zinke has big shoes to fill if he wants to follow in the footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt. The first week of the Trump administration has shown Zinke will have to stand up against the firehose of nonsensical executive orders coming out of the White House if he wants to be a leader in the West.
“New polling released today shows an overwhelming majority of Westerners are opposed to selling out our public lands to oil and gas companies at the expense of access for hunters, anglers, and hikers. They prioritize renewable energy and the outdoor economy. They want an infrastructure package that improves our national parks, and they’re vehemently against giving states control over national public lands. As a member of the Trump cabinet, Westerners are relying on Congressman Zinke to be their voice of reason amidst the chaos in Washington, DC.”
Colorado College State of the Rockies Project 2017 Conservation in the West Poll
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The Center for Western Priorities is a conservation policy and advocacy organization focused on land and energy issues across the American West.
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AFP-UT Slams Lawmakers’ Costly, Bloated Financial Projections
Utah lawmakers could shut down thriving “mommy blogger” business with internet sales tax
SALT LAKE CITY – Americans for Prosperity-Utah is calling into question the supposed $200 million that some elected officials are saying the state might “lose” from not collecting sales tax on online purchases.
“Of the 100 top Internet retailers in the United States, only 17 companies are not already charging sales tax on purchases made in Utah,” said state director, Evelyn Everton. “The $200 million number is vastly overinflated considering that most online retailers are already complying with tax laws. Lawmakers should understand what the real numbers are before costing Utahns tax dollars in costly litigation and putting our jobs at risk.”
“In other states, that have passed an affiliate marketing nexus, companies have cancelled those contracts in order to avoid compliance. Utah has 10,000 'mommy bloggers' who are affiliate marketers and could face losing their livelihoods. Those states that have passed an economic nexus, are tied up in litigation. Utah is considering a bill that would do both.”
Background:
Total E-commerce Sales in the US was $331,484,278,895. The top 100 made up $287,797,350,723 in total Ecommerce sales. 87% of all Ecommerce sales came from Top 100.
Top 100 Internet Retailers
Amazon - Apple - Dell - Walmart - Staples - Macy’s - Home Depot - Costco - Office Depot - QVC - WW Grainger - Best Buy - CDW Corp - Sears - *Google Play - Lenovo - *Newegg Inc - Nordstrom - Kohl’s - Gap - Williams-Sonoma - Target - **Etsy (Individual sellers) - Wayfair - HSN - Groupon - Lowe’s - LBrands (Victoria Secret) - Overstock - MSC Industrial - *Vistaprint - Systemax (Direct to Business) - JC Penney - LL Bean - Toys R Us - *Neiman Marcus - Walgreen - *Fanatics -Urban Outfitters - HP Home - *Bluestem Brands (Fingerhut) - *APMEX - Amway - Lands End - GameStop - Shutterfly - Nike - Choxi (NoMoreRack.com) CLOSED - JCrew - Foot Locker - PC Connection - Restoration Hardware - Ralph Lauren - Barnes and Noble - W.B. Mason - Estee Lauder - *1800 Flowers (unless comes from local) - Abercrombie - *Shop.com - Musicians Friend - Cabela’s - Dicks Sporting Goods - American Eagle - Avon Products - Peapod (can’t order in Utah) - Adidas - Bed Bath & Beyond - *Build.com - *Gilt Groupe - Follett Higher Ed - Crate and Barrel - Yoox Net a Porter - Fresh Direct (can’t order in Utah) - REI - Hudson’s Bay (only ships to Canada acquired by Gilt.com) - Ascena - Retail (Justice/Lane Bryant) - Advance Auto Parts - Disney Store - Just Fab (Fabletics) - *RueLaLa.com - Interline Brands (acquired by Home Depot) - *Blue Nile - The Kroger Co - 1800 Contacts - Chico’s - Luxottica - *ClickBank - Microsoft - *Sweetwater - Scholastic - Hayneedle (Jet.com) - VF Corp (Timberland) - Eddie Bauer - Keurig - *Oriental Trading Co - LuLuLemon - *Belk ECommerce - *Nasty Gal - Express - Under Armour
*Do not collect sales tax on purchases in Utah.
Source: InternetRetailer.com 2016 Top 500 Eguide
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) exists to recruit, educate, and mobilize citizens in support of the policies and goals of a free society at the local, state, and federal level, helping every American live their dream – especially the least fortunate. AFP has more than 3.2 million activists across the nation, a local infrastructure that includes 35 state chapters, and has received financial support from more than 100,000 Americans in all 50 states. For more information, visit www.AmericansForProsperity.org
