Tax Policy
More businesses may close if Nebraska rejects CARES Act tax changes
This week, senators on the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee met in Lincoln to discuss the impact of tax…
Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax set for automatic increase July 1
Prices at the pump in Nebraska could be about 4 cents a gallon higher, thanks to an automatic…
Tax Policy
Nebraskans to vote on property tax issues in online town halls
Nebraska voters and taxpayers can make their voice heard on the state’s top tax issue in a series…
Tax Policy
Senator’s Twitter poll asks about sales tax on streaming services
A recent online poll result on the Twitter account for Nebraska state Sen. Machela Cavanaugh showed overwhelming opposition…
Tax Policy
Hall County property taxpayers discuss impact of rising valuations
The Grand Island Independent and NTV both reported on Tuesday’s meeting of the Hall County Commissioners, where taxpayers…
Tax Policy
Sales tax receipts hit harder in most populated Nebraska counties
Despite COVID-19, Nebraska saw an increase in taxable sales revenue for March of 2020. However, urban areas in…
Government Spending
Platte Institute discusses transparency for federal funds on KGFW’s Talk of the Town
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal joined Ryan Boyd with KFGW Kearney’s “Talk of the Town” to discuss the…
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
Legislature Expected to Return to Session July 20
The Nebraska Legislature is currently scheduled for a summertime return to its 2020 session, which was suspended due…
Government Spending
April Revenue Numbers Show Pandemic Impact
A delayed tax filing deadline and closed businesses in Nebraska has resulted in April state tax revenues that…
Government Spending
Webinar: Impact on Agriculture
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