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Will lawmakers punt on property tax reform?
An article just posted by the Lincoln Journal Star reports on the Revenue Committee’s most recent plan to…
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Nebraska ranked worst for retired taxpayers
Nebraska recently got some not-so-good news. A Kiplinger analysis suggests that Nebraska is the #1 worst state for…
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“The Six Rs” of Fiscal Responsibility
Policymakers and the public need to start with a set of guiding principles if they have any hope…
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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…
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News Release: Oct. 4, Platte Institute Legislative Summit
The Platte Institute will host its 2019 Legislative Summit on Friday, October 4 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
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News Release: August 20 Property Tax Town Hall in Norfolk
The Platte Institute will visit Norfolk on Tuesday, August 20 to host a town hall program on property…
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5 Notable Statements from North Platte’s Property Tax Reform Town Hall
Leading Nebraska state senators gave tax hall attendees some hints of the 2020 property tax debate.
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Video: North Platte Property Tax Reform Town Hall
On July 25, Nebraska State Sens. Mike Groene, Lou Ann Linehan, and John Lowe participated in a town…
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Up in Smoke: Nebraska’s Inappropriate Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
A fund intended to offset the public health costs of smoking is paying mostly for other concerns.
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Ballot Initiative Could Create Urgency for Reform
No matter the outcome, the potential property tax ballot initiative could apply pressure on the Nebraska Legislature.
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Facebook Friday: Debating a Property Tax Ballot Initiative
Adam and Sarah debate the pros and cons of taking property tax reform to the voting booth.
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Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
Adam and Sarah discuss legislative changes that Nebraskans may have missed, and Michael presents an idea for keeping…