Tax Policy
MEDIA ADVISORY: August 17 Tax Reform Summit in Lincoln
The Platte Institute will be joined by the Tax Foundation for its 2016 Tax Reform Summit on August…
Government Spending
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Two: Where Are Nebraskans Moving?
Since 1992, the majority of income that has left Nebraska due to out-migration has relocated to just a…
Government Spending
Five States Nebraskans Are Choosing Instead of Nebraska
Five states are Nebraska's key competitiors for the jobs, population, and incomes that lead to growth.
Tax Policy
Nebraska Ranked Among Worst for Small Business
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council ranks Nebraska alongside infamous high-tax states like Maryland and Connecticut.
Government Spending
Removing Barriers in Nebraska, Part One: Why Growing Nebraska Matters
Nebraska is falling behind the rest of the country in the creation of new jobs and population growth.
Government Spending
Nebraska Ranks Below Average in Job and Population Growth
From 2004-2014, Nebraska ranked below the national average on two very important economic measures.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: City of Lincoln Should Remove Barriers to Food Trucks
Two very different approaches to food truck regulation have led to do very different results in Omaha and…
Regulatory Reform
Food Trucks: The Taxpayers Lincoln Forgot
Nebraska's largest cities have opposite budget situations, and opposite treatment of a fast-growing industry.
Government Spending
Property Tax Levies Matter, Too
Why don't we hear more about the other half of our property tax bills?
Government Spending
Should We Send the Nebraska Tourism Commission Packing?
Does Nebraska really need a taxpayer-funded tourism commission?
Government Spending
Tax Freedom Isn’t Free
Nebraska doesn't have to be like Kansas to have lower taxes.
Government Spending
Economic Barriers May Threaten Nebraska’s Future
Can Nebraska's economy weather any storm? A new ranking suggests not.