Government Spending
Why is it so tough to pass a budget?
This story just came through on my news alerts, and while this doesn’t relate directly to Nebraska politics,…
Government Spending
Revenue Committee shelves changes to sales tax exemptions
It seems we have an answer to my previous question about sales tax exemptions and their part (if…
Regulatory Reform
Job licensing reforms can help military spouses
One of the main currents in occupational licensing adjustments that we’ve seen over the last five years or…
The Full Platter
Wind turbine blades go to Wyoming landfill
I saw this article and thought it was interesting. Not trying to get on the renewable energy bandwagon,…
Regulatory Reform
New data from licensing review coming online
LB299 is already helping us have a more informed discussion about job licensing.
Government Spending
Revenue Committee focused on rural property tax issues
News from Lincoln tells us that the Revenue Committee has agreed on an approach to the property tax…
Tax Policy
Crop prices slightly increase, yet farm income drops
A report from the Kansas City Federal Reserve late last week highlighted the findings from the Tenth District…
The Full Platter
Don’t bet too big on gambling revenues
Iowa now has legal sports betting at its casinos. How much revenue are they bringing in?
Government Spending
With October revenues up, state should save money or return to taxpayers
It is important to note from October’s revenue report that corporate income taxes are way above their forecast…
The Full Platter
How does Missouri fund education with lower property taxes than Nebraska?
Lots of discussions around Nebraska’s property tax problem have stemmed from the way we fund public education. Missouri,…
The Full Platter
A good example of civil society
Nonprofits and charities form a third or “independent sector” that delivers important services and benefits that neither governments…
The Full Platter
City of Friend fires employees for wasting taxpayer money
A state auditor's report found the city of Friend had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars more…