Regulatory Reform
Study ranks ease of doing business in Nebraska’s largest cities
A report titled “Doing Business in North America” was published by the Center for the Study of Economic…
Government Spending
News in Nebraska with Matt Wynn of the Flatwater Free Press
A new nonprofit journalism outlet will help to fill gaps in Nebraska’s media market by telling statewide stories…
Tax Policy
How much have property valuations increased in your Nebraska county?
The Nebraska Department of Revenue tracks historical property valuations for each of Nebraska’s 93 counties. Overall, there are…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s peer states are cutting income taxes
Every state has a peer group they look to. Typically, it includes neighboring states. In Nebraska’s case, Missouri…
Regulatory Reform
Biden executive order seeks to improve market for workers
An article in the New York Times today suggests that the Biden administration is looking carefully at issuing…
The Full Platter
4 Great Reads for the 4th of July
Summer is a great time to indulge in good book. Whether sprawled out on a blanket under a…
Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax reduced slightly through end of 2021
Starting today, Nebraskans will be paying slightly less tax on a gallon of gas. Every six months, the…
Tax Policy
Louisiana passes tax modernization, refers income tax cap to voters
Update: On November 13, 2021, Louisiana voters approved Amendment 2, adopting the proposed income tax reduction. Traditionally, Louisiana…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s New Truth in Taxation Law
The property tax transparency law called Truth in Taxation is new to Nebraska, but a similar law has…
Tax Policy
Nebraska nets $720 million in revenue in May
Nebraska’s state tax revenues remain above projections as the state continues its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. According…
Tax Policy
Diane Battiato’s right: Assessors aren’t the cause of Nebraska’s property tax woes
As summer begins and finalized property valuations land in many Nebraska mailboxes, county assessors can take an undue…
Regulatory Reform
Case Study: How We Helped Create More Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska has more jobs available than people to fill them. That can make job creation seem like an…