Tax Policy
Treasury issues guidance on Federal relief package and some of the rules might impact Nebraska
The U.S. Treasury has issued guidance as a follow-up to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that was…
Tax Policy
Montana enacts pro-growth tax cut and now has lower rates than Nebraska
According to the 2020 U.S. Census figures, Montana grew 9.6% over the last ten years, and as a…
Regulatory Reform
Studies suggest hope for rural Nebraska requires cutting red tape
A series of stories and studies released recently suggest a grim future ahead for rural Nebraska if the…
Tax Policy
Iowa governor proposes $400 million in tax cuts
In an attempt to create compromise between the Iowa House and Senate, Governor Kim Reynolds offered a plan…
Tax Policy
Consumption tax proposal to eliminate Nebraska property taxes fails to advance
If you listened to the Nebraska Legislature debate today you would have heard the following quotes from multiple…
Podcasts
Podcast: Help for Nebraska Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Nebraska District Director, Leon Milobar, joins Jim Vokal to discuss resources available to…
Regulatory Reform
Laura Ebke talks job licensing and Truth in Taxation on LIBA livestream
Platte Institute Senior Fellow Laura Ebke joined Bud Synhorst of the Lincoln Independent Business Association to discuss Nebraska’s…
Tax Policy
Podcast: How the Unicameral Decides Tax Policy
Sarah Curry joins Jim Vokal to discuss a week full of tax policy-related proposals in Lincoln. Mentioned on…
Tax Policy
Nebraska forecasting board increases two-year revenue projections
Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board met today to confirm the state’s positive outlook on tax collections. Because the…
Regulatory Reform
Tax attorney, community philanthropist, bring new perspectives to Platte Institute board
Jo Ellen Stock, Assistant Vice President of State and Local Taxes for Union Pacific, and Lori Scott, an…
Regulatory Reform
Study suggests licensing restrictions for engineers may limit opportunities for minorities
A recent study published by The Center for Public Integrity suggests that licensing restrictions for Professional Engineers in…
The Full Platter
States gaining and losing U.S. House seats: how does Nebraska compare?
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the final figures for apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of…