The Full Platter
Economic Growth: 4th Quarter of 2018 and 2018 Annual Growth
Nebraska's economy is estimated to have seen growth in 2018, but trailed the national average.
The Full Platter
Tax Foundation: Proposed Tax Rate Increases Undo Impact of Property Tax Cuts
A leading national tax think tank says that without some changes, the Revenue Committee's property tax plan could…
Regulatory Reform
Medieval Guilds and Modern Occupational Licensing
The goal of policymakers should be the protection of the public from well-defined harm, not the protection of…
Regulatory Reform
Drive to Succeed: Transportation Law Shuts Out Competition
A state law allows transportation companies to prevent newcomers from competing with them. Marc Nda would like to…
Tax Policy
The Economics of a Cigarette Tax Increase
Evidence from other states show cigarette taxes are not a stable source of revenue for reducing property taxes.
Regulatory Reform
Licensing with Laura: Punishing Initiative and Innovation
Laura Ebke describes how job licensing laws can reduce opportunities for individual iniative and new, innovative professions.
Tax Policy
New Law Helps Nebraskans Stand Up to Property Tax Hikes
The Nebraska Legislature has given final approval to a new limit on local property taxes.
Tax Policy
The Revenue Committee’s Greatest Hits
We review key policy options heard before the Revenue Committee that could be combined for substantial, sustainable property…
Regulatory Reform
Licensing with Laura: Seeking Legitimacy Through Licensing
More and more, professions are seeking licensing to obtain a sense of legitimacy in the public eye.
The Full Platter
Nebraska Economic Growth: 3rd Quarter of 2018
Nebraska made steady progress for economic growth in last year's third quarter.
Regulatory Reform
When and Why Should We License Jobs, and When Shouldn’t We?
Laura Ebke introduces her new series of articles on job licensing reform in Nebraska.
Tax Policy
Committee Gives Quick Approval to New Property Tax Limit
LB103 has advanced to first-round debate in the Legislature.