Regulatory Reform
Disruptions from COVID-19 on Nebraska’s Agriculture
Government and industry responses to the COVID-19 pandemic created a variety of unique situations for agriculture. The “stay-at-home”…
Government Spending
Where is the Money Going? Tracking COVID-19 Relief Funds in Nebraska
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit our nation, Congress reacted by enacting a historic $2 trillion spending plan to…
Government Spending
Nebraska PPP loan data show CARES Act tax policies are essential
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is one of the largest parts of the federal government’s CARES Act relief…
Government Spending
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: Third Cut
Dear Nebraskans, Our state and nation have been actively fighting COVID-19 since mid-March. We are getting a handle…
Government Spending
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: Second Cut
The second installment in the series. Ernie Goss & Scott Strain model the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska jobs,…
Government Spending
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: First Cut
Ernie Goss & Scott Strain model the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues.
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s Sales Tax
Reducing reliance on the property tax through ending Nebraska’s many sales tax exemptions can help create the right…
Policy Studies
Get Real About Property Taxes, 2nd Edition
The long history of Nebraska's property tax and polling data from Nebraskans both provide insight into ways the Legislature can pursue major…
Regulatory Reform
Job Licensing: Questions You Should Ask
Laura Ebke reviews questions legislators and staff should ask as Nebraska begins its first year of implementing the…
Blueprint Nebraska
Blueprint Nebraska’s Growing the Good Life Report
Nebraska’s prosperity is built on its people, land and location. Yet challenges, especially people-related challenges, threaten our ability…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska REINS Act: A good-government way to provide oversight of major regulations
Legislators should be able to double-check major regulations to make sure they're the right choice for the state.
Government Spending
Accounting for Property Taxes
Local government accounting practices may be contributing to Nebraska's property tax problem.