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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley; Supreme Court Decision Sweeping

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley; Supreme Court Decision Sweeping

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The Supreme Court decision allowing the State of South Dakota to collect sales taxes from online companies is a sweeping decision affecting the entire country.
Attorney General Marty Jackley says even though it was a five to four decision, it is a solid one……

Jackley says the Justices agreed with all the points in the states challenge……

Some online companies have said they will block sales to residents of South Dakota. Jackley says that is just for show……

The case was sent back to the South Dakota Supreme Court for review, and could be effective by late this summer.

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