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Cities face refund risk as cable franchise fees face courts
Polk County judge ruling threatens refunds to Iowa cable subscribers and warns cities to reassess franchise fees. Courts ruled such charges illegal when above administration costs, prompting state law that may be overturned on appeal. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City already expose true costs and warn against pass-through charges.
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Waterloo
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Virginia
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