Tax Policy
Forecast calls for $475 million boost to Nebraska tax receipts
Today, the Nebraska Revenue Forecasting Board convened to meet its statutory obligation to update the state’s revenue estimates.…
Regulatory Reform
Senator John McCollister: Nebraska should adopt universal recognition of job licensing
The Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee of the Nebraska Legislature held a hearing today on an interim…
Tax Policy
$50 million in Nebraska property tax relief goes unclaimed, total may rise
In a late 2020 Nebraska Legislature session delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, senators enacted a new property tax…
Regulatory Reform
Jim Vokal & Ian Swanson discuss Nebraska’s labor shortage and solutions with Mike Beyer
Ian Swanson of KFAB News hosted Jim Vokal and Mike Beyer to discuss universal recognition for licenses, career…
Regulatory Reform
(Webinar) A Place to Live: Challenges & Opportunities for Housing in Nebraska
Valentine, Nebraska Mayor Kyle Arganbright, Dr. Emily Hamilton of the Mercatus Center, Kathy Mesner of Mesner Development, and…
Regulatory Reform
September 2021: Nebraska unemployment reached new record low
In August, Nebraska saw its lowest unemployment rate since the state started keeping records of unemployment data in…
Nebraskanomics
Nebraskanomics: Growing Nebraska’s Workforce with Mike Beyer
With more than 50,000 jobs currently available in Nebraska, Jim discusses ways to remove barriers to welcoming more…
Tax Policy
Nebraska state revenues continue positive trend in September 2021
Nebraska’s September state tax revenue collections continue to be positive, as all major tax types (sales, personal income…
Tax Policy
Nebraska has a foreign tax with a local impact
There have been a lot of tax changes at the state and federal level in the last few…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska veteran wins battle for civilian career opportunity
Here’s an update in the story of Bridgeport, Nebraska veteran Mike Beyer. Upon completing eight years in the…
Government Spending
What should Nebraska do with more federal money?
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented amount of money sent to the state of Nebraska from…
Government Spending
Nebraska’s unemployment trust fund is now above pre-pandemic levels
During the height of the pandemic and directed health measures that caused businesses across the state to close,…