sales taxes

August sales tax collections in Cheyenne were up by two percent compared to the year before, according to newly-released figures.

The sales tax collections for May were only down by 5.1 percent compared to May of 2019.

State sales tax collections are up by 16 percent compared to this time last year.

A state economist says sales tax collections are one of the best ways to measure economic growth.

The Senate is expected to make changes in the house version of the bill.

Cheyenne Mayor Rick Kaysen says the fact that no state or local sales taxes are collected on purchases made over the internet is hurting businesses in the Cowboy state.