Tax Policy
Colorado’s Democratic governor proposes ending property taxes on business equipment
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis presented his State of the State address this week. In the speech, Polis…
Regulatory Reform
South Dakota passes universal recognition of job licensing
On Wednesday, Nebraska’s neighbors to the north passed HB1077, a bill to provide universal recognition for occupational licensing.…
Tax Policy
The Full Platter Podcast: Death and Taxes
Nebraska is one of only six states that levies an inheritance tax, but senators in both parties are…
Tax Policy
Death and Taxes: Nebraska’s Inheritance Tax
Executive Summary Nebraska has been seeking ways to modernize its tax code for several years, and unfortunately, the…
Tax Policy
Inheritance taxes can cancel the dreams of Nebraskans and newcomers
Do you remember Bless This Mess? The ABC sitcom took place in the fictional town of Bucksnort, Nebraska,…
Regulatory Reform
Eager to welcome workers, legislatures move quickly on universal licensing recognition
The number of states introducing (and advancing) legislation that would grant universal recognition to licensed workers from out…
Regulatory Reform
Arizona lawsuit targets zoning restrictions on mobile homes
Nebraskans with safe and warm homes got a reminder this week of just how fortunate they are, as…
Tax Policy
Nebraska netted $453 million in taxes in January, annual revenues higher than before pandemic
Nebraska’s January state tax revenue report was released this morning and it shows a very strong picture for…
Podcasts
The Full Platter Podcast: Staying Connected
What would Nebraskans do if more of them were connected to broadband? A new poll suggests most might…
Tax Policy
Poll shows Nebraskans favor more action on property taxes
Revenue Committee Chair Sen. Lou Ann Linehan is beginning to set an agenda for tax modernization in the…
Podcasts
The Full Platter Podcast: Make it Permanent
Lawmakers are looking at policies helping Nebraskans in the pandemic and whether to make them permanent. We discuss…
Tax Policy
Nebraska posting strong revenues in nationwide study of pandemic impact
Nebraska has posted strong state tax revenues during the pandemic, yet many in Washington D.C. keep calling for…