Government Spending
Economic Forecasting Board projects higher state tax receipts
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board met today and increased the forecast for the expected tax revenue the…
Government Spending
Local government spending dominates Nebraska’s state General Fund
Your local property taxes go to your local community, and your state income and sales taxes pay for…
Government Spending
COVID-19 to Worsen Local Pension Debts
Officials and taxpayers cannot afford to be blindsided this time.
Government Spending
“Then let them play golf”
COVID-19 reminds us about the proper role of government.
Government Spending
December state tax receipts above projections
Nebraska state tax receipts exceeded projections in December 2019.
Government Spending
Who really “needs” a pool?
Swimming pools may be great fun, but they're not core government services.
Government Spending
Extra money belongs to the Omaha taxpayer
An excess in reserves for OPS creates an opportunity to do the right thing - protect the taxpayer.
Government Spending
With October revenues up, state should save money or return to taxpayers
It is important to note from October’s revenue report that corporate income taxes are way above their forecast…