Tax Policy
Rural states are keeping a closer eye on business equipment taxes
Last year, agriculture groups warmly received the Nebraska Legislature’s passage of a major tax package providing income tax…
Tax Policy
The Full Platter Podcast: Truth in Taxation
A transparency proposal in the Legislature would prevent taxpayers from being blindsided by local property tax increases, and…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska closed 2020 with lowest unemployment rate, but workforce challenges remain
In December, Nebraska’s state unemployment rate remained the country’s lowest at a preliminary rate of 3%, matching neighboring…
The Full Platter
Unicameral releases new online feature for public comments
The Nebraska Legislature has rolled out a new way of soliciting public comment on bills being heard before…
Tax Policy
Iowa advances bill to repeal inheritance tax while Nebraska focuses on reform
Bill introduction has ended for the 2021 Nebraska Legislature, and two bills were filed to reform Nebraska’s antiquated,…
Government Spending
The Full Platter Podcast: 21 Great Bills for 2021
Senators have introduced hundreds of bills in the new legislative session. We discuss 21 of them that we’re…
Regulatory Reform
Wyoming legislature considers universal recognition of occupational licenses
Occupational licensing reform has been one of the hot topics in state legislatures throughout the country for the…
Tax Policy
Nebraska issued $112 million in tax refunds in December
Nebraska gross tax revenues for the month of December were overall very strong. Every category was above forecast…
Regulatory Reform
State of the State emphasizes taxes and licensing reform
In his State of the State Address, Gov. Pete Ricketts outlined his priorities for the next two years…
Tax Policy
The Full Platter Podcast: Tax the Robots
Some want states and the federal government to impose more taxes on automation, robots, and other business equipment.…
Tax Policy
These 8 senators set Nebraska’s tax policy agenda
The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee is the gatekeeper for all things tax. Eight state senators hold public hearings…
Regulatory Reform
Licensing review prompts bill to eliminate locksmith registration
Lincoln-area state Sen. Matt Hansen has introduced a remarkable bill, and it’s only one sentence long (which we…