Government Spending
The Full Platter Podcast: 21 Great Bills for 2021
Senators have introduced hundreds of bills in the new legislative session. We discuss 21 of them that we’re…
Tax Policy
Nebraska issued $112 million in tax refunds in December
Nebraska gross tax revenues for the month of December were overall very strong. Every category was above forecast…
Regulatory Reform
State of the State emphasizes taxes and licensing reform
In his State of the State Address, Gov. Pete Ricketts outlined his priorities for the next two years…
Tax Policy
The Full Platter Podcast: Tax the Robots
Some want states and the federal government to impose more taxes on automation, robots, and other business equipment.…
Tax Policy
These 8 senators set Nebraska’s tax policy agenda
The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee is the gatekeeper for all things tax. Eight state senators hold public hearings…
Tax Policy
Tax legislation takes different approaches to economic competitiveness
As the Nebraska Legislature gets started for the new biennium, there have already been a good number of…
Tax Policy
PPP loans are forgiven under new federal legislation, along with a second round of support
On 12/27 President Trump signed the legislation (H.R. 133) that sent businesses and individuals with additional COVID-19 relief.…
Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax to decline 4.5 cents a gallon in 2021
The Nebraska Department of Revenue announced that Nebraska’s gas tax, formally known as the motor fuels tax, will…
Tax Policy
Nebraska has 4th highest wireless tax burden in the nation
According to a new report by the Tax Foundation, Nebraska has a combined federal, state, and local tax…
Tax Policy
Local sales tax rates increase in 2021 for some jurisdictions
Many Nebraska cities levy local sales taxes in addition to the state rate. Cities and counties in Nebraska…
Tax Policy
Nebraska continues strong recovery with budget surplus
The October General Fund tax revenues are in and it looks like Nebraska is not in danger of…
Tax Policy
What is Nebraska’s likelihood of enacting a tax increase next year?
That is the focus of a most recent white paper from a private sector consulting firm, MultiState. They…