Tax Policy
Iowa’s repeal to leave Nebraska with region’s only inheritance tax
Thanks to a comprehensive tax reform bill (SF 619), Iowa has successfully set a date for repealing its…
Nebraskanomics
Nebraskanomics: Former State Sen. Jim Smith on Next Steps for Blueprint Nebraska
Former Nebraska state Sen. Jim Smith is joining the Platte Institute as its new Executive Vice President and…
Regulatory Reform
Highlights of the 2021 Nebraska legislative session
The first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature has adjourned Sine Die, concluding regular legislative business in Lincoln until 2022.…
The Full Platter
Former Nebraska state Sen. Jim Smith to join Platte Institute
Former Nebraska state Sen. Jim Smith, of Papillion, will join the staff of the Platte Institute as the…
Tax Policy
5 Essential Steps to Reform Taxes in Nebraska
Do you ever wonder why Nebraska doesn’t seem to have its act together when it comes to taxes?…
Tax Policy
How much do Nebraska-based companies pay in taxes and does it matter?
Nebraska is no stranger to business incentives. Starting in 1985 (LB273), Nebraska embarked on a long journey of…
Regulatory Reform
In Nebraska, cocktails to-go are here to stay
The hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading many states including Nebraska…
Tax Policy
Truth in Taxation bill awaits governor’s signature
Today, the Legislature passed Sen. Ben Hansen’s LB644 – often referred to as “the postcard bill” in the…
Nebraskanomics
Podcast: Post-Pandemic Economics with Jeremy Horpedahl
Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl, Assistant Professor of Economics at Central Arkansas University, joins Jim to discuss some fast-moving economic…
Tax Policy
State tax collections are $650 million more than compared to last year, even with the delayed tax filing deadline
The April 2021 state tax revenues have been published, and overall, it’s good news again. The revenues are…
Tax Policy
Nebraska ranks 35th in national economic outlook according to policy group
Every year, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) releases their economic outlook rankings for states. The Rich States,…
Tax Policy
Taxpayers Beware: 3 Issues You Should Be Concerned About in Nebraska
Do you think Nebraska taxpayers would like to pay $1 billion more in taxes each year? Unfortunately, some…