Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony LB881, Exempt Life Insurance Proceeds from Inheritance Tax
Supporting testimony for LB811, a bill to exempt life insurance proceeds from inheritance tax.
Government Spending
Jim Vokal Talks LB947 Tax Cuts in Facebook Live Friday
Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal discusses the governor's new tax relief plan on the Platte Institute's Facebook Live…
Government Spending
Give Thanks: Following a Recession, Nebraska Is Growing Again
New government statistics confirm that Nebraska technically went through a recession in the past year.
Government Spending
A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
You may be surprised to find out why this school board member faced a recall.
Government Spending
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Some big news that will be delivered on November 21 might get lost in the Thanksgiving festivities.
Tax Policy
Personal Property Tax Reform: A Realistic Option
Other states in our region have shown that personal property tax reform is practical and helpful to economic…
Tax Policy
Toyota-Mazda and Nebraska’s Business Tax Climate Ranking
The Tax Foundation has released its newest annual ranking of business tax climates.
Tax Policy
How Does Personal Property Tax Impact Your County?
We've run the numbers on the personal property tax burden in each county in Nebraska. Search for your…
Tax Policy
This Time, It’s Personal: Nebraska’s Personal Property Tax
A tax on business equipment comes with red tape that is harming economic growth in Nebraska.
Tax Policy
Senators Discuss Personal Property Tax Reform
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Legislature's Revenue Committee will join a discussion on reforming Nebraska's Personal Property…
Government Spending
Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Highlights and speakers at our upcoming 2017 Legislative Summit.
Tax Policy
A Summer’s Swim through the Unexpectedly Murky Waters of Local Government Finance
Why is Nebraska one of only six states with an inheritance tax?