Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony for LB810: Impose sales tax on bottled water, candy, and soft drinks
Legislative testimony opposing LB810.
Tax Policy
Erdman proposes consumption tax to replace property, income tax
Senator Steve Erdman dropped a surprise in the hopper on the last day of bill introduction. And his…
Government Spending
Legislative Testimony for LB974: Change taxation and school funding provisions
Legislative testimony in support of LB974.
Tax Policy
Report on Nebraska Ag Taxes: “Almost any state would be better than here.”
A new report covers a lot of ground on Nebraska's property tax problems.
Government Spending
December state tax receipts above projections
Nebraska state tax receipts exceeded projections in December 2019.
Tax Policy
Sales Tax Bill Offers Different Approach to Reform
There's more than one path to creating a tax system that is simple and sustainable.
Government Spending
News Release: Platte Institute to Support Sales Tax Reform
The Platte Institute plans to support Sen. Tom Briese’s Legislative Bill 946.
Tax Policy
Political subdivisions must own up for property tax hikes
Elected officials must return windfalls to taxpayers or own up for their spending.
Tax Policy
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB news team to discuss the 2020 Nebraska property tax debate.
Government Spending
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
Today, the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convenes. Last year, 739 bills were introduced. Of those,…
Tax Policy
Colorado governor cheers tax cut in New Year message
Colorado's Democratic governor gave a great argument for tax reform.
Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax to decrease in New Year
The Legislature's 2015 gas tax increase has reached its destination.