Tax Policy
Don’t “Bloomberg” Nebraska’s Property Tax Problem
Nebraska's approach to "property tax relief" isn't working.
Tax Policy
World-Herald Editorial: Not Passing Property Tax Reform Would Be an “Embarassing Failure”
Who has the most to lose from the property tax stalemate?
Regulatory Reform
Universal Recognition and Labor Competition
I noted last week that recent research by the Goldwater Institute suggests that universal recognition enacted in Arizona…
Regulatory Reform
Red Lights, Free Speech and Occupational Licensing
Here’s an interesting story about the silliness of some occupational licensing boards. A man trained in electrical engineering,…
The Full Platter
Meat Processing and Red Tape
A friend sent me a link to this story yesterday, and here in beef country, it seems like…
Regulatory Reform
News from Arizona: Universal Recognition Works
Universal Recognition for occupational licensing burst onto the scene almost a year ago when Arizona enacted its "universal…
Tax Policy
Senators hear proposal for “Truth in Taxation” law
Taxpayers would receive a mailed notice of proposed property tax increases.
Regulatory Reform
Field of (Broken) Dreams?
A recent analysis by the Archbridge Institute found that in neighboring Iowa, occupational licensing requirements added between 1993…
Regulatory Reform
30 Days to Go
Today (Tuesday, February 25) marks Day 30 of Nebraska's 60-day legislative session this year. Halfway there. In reality,…
Tax Policy
Ranking Dings Nebraska for Low Growth & High Taxes
Policymakers should not be satisfied with this ranking for the state's business climate.
The Full Platter
Another Property Tax Stalemate?
Is the Legislature leaving the property tax issue up to voters?
Regulatory Reform
Imagine There’s No License
Sometimes, circumstances remind me of songs, and the John Lennon song "Imagine" came to mind as I was…