Tax Policy
Voters abolish local government over income tax
Hat-tip to Jared Walczak at the Tax Foundation for pointing out this worthwhile read in the New York…
Tax Policy
Report shows Douglas County tax collections
Ever wonder how much revenue your county collects? Well, due to reporting standards I can’t pull this type…
Government Spending
Revenue Committee shelves changes to sales tax exemptions
It seems we have an answer to my previous question about sales tax exemptions and their part (if…
Government Spending
Revenue Committee focused on rural property tax issues
News from Lincoln tells us that the Revenue Committee has agreed on an approach to the property tax…
Tax Policy
Crop prices slightly increase, yet farm income drops
A report from the Kansas City Federal Reserve late last week highlighted the findings from the Tenth District…
Government Spending
Over 30% of Nebraska state revenue comes from federal taxes
The Pew Charitable Trusts just released new analysis that shows around 1/3 of every state’s revenue came from…
Government Spending
Despite State Credits, Local Property Taxes Will Continue to Rise
So far, the state has been unable to curb property tax increases, despite now spending $275 million a year…
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…
Tax Policy
News Release: Oct. 1 News Conference Call on Sales Tax Report
The Platte Institute is releasing a new guide on Nebraska's sales tax.
Government Spending
News Release: Oct. 4, Platte Institute Legislative Summit
The Platte Institute will host its 2019 Legislative Summit on Friday, October 4 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
Tax Policy
News Release: Sept. 24 Omaha Property Tax Reform Town Hall
The Platte Institute will host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring five Nebraska state senators…
Tax Policy
News Release: Conference Call on Property Tax Reform
A new report from the Platte Institute says eliminating Nebraska’s many sales tax exemptions is the key to…