Despite State Credits, Local Property Taxes Will Continue to Rise
So far, the state has been unable to curb property tax increases, despite now spending $275 million a year to subsidize the local taxes.
Property Taxes
History and polling data show ways the Legislature can pursue major property tax reform.
Sales Tax Reform
Changes to Nebraska's sales tax could help make major property tax reform possible.
Nebraska's Job Licensing Review
Laura Ebke reviews questions legislators and staff should ask as Nebraska begins its first year of implementing the Occupational Board Reform Act.
Reining in Red Tape
The Legislature can provide an important double-check of major regulations created by executive branch agencies.
Removing Barriers to Jobs
Read Laura Ebke's new article series on job licensing reform.
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POLICY STUDIES
Get Real About Property Taxes, 2nd Edition
Sarah Curry, Adam Weinberg
The long history of Nebraska's property tax and polling data from Nebraskans both provide insight into ways the Legislature can pursue major property tax reform.
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