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Counties should stop punitive licensing fees on businesses

The newfound legitimacy to self-governance at the local level as manifested by the institution of county governments is threatening certain businesses and the overall economic well-being of the counties and nation at large.

Instead of being enabling blocks that ensure businesses located within their jurisdictions grow, certain county governments have become a hindrance to economic progress by stifling and even killing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations with all manner of taxes and license fees.

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