Here’s what we’re talking about on the GeekWire Podcast this week:
Washington state is poised to make a significant change in how its citizens gain access to the internet. Gov. Jay Inslee has indicated he’ll sign two pieces of legislation that, for the first time, will allow municipalities to set up their own direct-to-consumer broadband services. We discuss why this is a big deal and how it might work in one county.
Washington state legislators appear to be on track to pass a new capital gains tax for the state that would be collected on large sales of stocks, among other holdings. But tech industry leaders warn it might harm the startup scene. What's behind the move and who might it help ... and who might it hurt?
Amazon weighed in on a proposed European super league of soccer and said it didn’t like the idea. Did Amazon’s opposition help scuttle the plan?

With GeekWire’s John Cook and Mike Lewis. Produced by Curt Milton. Theme music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell.

Here&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re talking about on the GeekWire Podcast this week:
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<li><a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2021/washington-state-governor-expected-sign-new-bill-ending-prohibition-municipal-broadband/">Washington state is poised to make a significant change in how its citizens gain access to the internet.</a> Gov. Jay Inslee has indicated he&rsquo;ll sign two pieces of legislation that, for the first time, will allow municipalities to set up their own direct-to-consumer broadband services. We discuss why this is a big deal and how it might work in one county.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2021/washington-state-capital-gains-tax-marches-heres-new-law-will-affected/">Washington state legislators appear to be on track to pass a new capital gains tax for the state</a> that would be collected on large sales of stocks, among other holdings. But tech industry leaders warn it might harm the startup scene. What's behind the move and who might it help ... and who might it hurt?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2021/amazon-criticizes-european-soccer-super-league-anticompetitive-says-prime-video-not-involved/">Amazon weighed in on a proposed European super league of soccer and said it didn&rsquo;t like the idea</a>. Did Amazon&rsquo;s opposition help scuttle the plan?</li>
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With GeekWire&rsquo;s John Cook and Mike Lewis. Produced by Curt Milton. Theme music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell.

GeekWire brings you the week's latest technology news, trends and insights, covering the world of technology from our home base in Seattle. Our regular news podcast features commentary and analysis from our editors and reporters, plus interviews with special guests.

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