Tax Policy
Breaking down the taxes on your Christmas drinks
I’m sure if your family is getting together for the holidays there will be wine, mixed drinks or…
Regulatory Reform
Keep consumers in the driver’s seat on regulation
In the spirit of #ThrowbackThursday, I thought I would highlight a 1978 article from the Foundation for Economic…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s economy is the 3rd most diversified, yet people are still leaving
Ever wonder why Nebraska’s economy doesn’t seem to follow the national trend? For example, the nation experienced one…
Regulatory Reform
More red tape to cut in Nebraska
Yesterday, President Trump held a roundtable on regulatory innovations inviting governors from around the country to share what…
Regulatory Reform
Report: Nebraska loses $141 million due to licensing
According to a new report published by the Pioneer Institute, the state of Nebraska took $36 million from…
Regulatory Reform
Make your season bright with Nebraska cottage foods
This Christmas, discover your favorite Nebraska cottage foods.
Regulatory Reform
Seattle restaurant server speaks out on new minimum wage
One of the great free-market economists of my lifetime, the late Milton Friedman, once said: “One of the…
The Full Platter
Retailer takes free market action for the environment
This story is almost 8 months old, but it’s new to me, and since the blog isn’t that…
Tax Policy
November state revenues up, especially corporate income tax
Last month we talked about how the state’s revenues were exceeding forecasts. In the last 30 days there…
Regulatory Reform
Meat? Yes, we know what that is.
As a former legislator, I understand (although never enjoyed) political pandering. I’ll admit that sometimes I would say nothing or…
Tax Policy
Utah begins special session on tax reform
Unfortunately, it’s not Nebraska that’s called a special session on taxes – it’s Utah! Utah has the nation’s…
Tax Policy
Senators staking out positions on property tax ballot initiative
Nebraska state senators are already making their positions known, as a property tax ballot campaign emerges as a…