Tax Policy
Reforming Nebraska’s Tangible Personal Property Tax
Nebraska’s tangible personal property tax (TPP) needs to be reformed. Nebraska ranks 45th in the nation for overall…
Tax Policy
Nebraska should tighten the inflation adjustment for its property tax cap
Nebraska lawmakers imposed a property tax cap in LB 34, which was passed during the 2024 summer special…
Regulatory Reform
Regulatory Modernization Polling Results
As we approached the 2025 Legislative session, the Platte Institute commissioned some polling to see whether Nebraskans were…
Policy Studies
Nebraska Needs School Choice
Nebraska needs school choice, which empowers families to select what is best for them, creates pressure on all…
Tax Policy
Nebraska should repeal its Corporation Occupation Tax
Nebraska’s Corporation Occupation Tax is a business tax levied upon a business’ net worth in Nebraska rather than…
Regulatory Reform
Less Bureaucracy, More Opportunity: Nebraska’s REINS Act Vision
Check out our new video to see how the Platte Institute is advocating for a state style REINS…
Regulatory Reform
2023-2024 Nebraska Occupational Licensing Review
The Platte Institute began its work in occupational licensing policy in earnest in 2016. Our 2018 review highlighted…
Regulatory Reform
Regulatory Reform in Nebraska: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
Nebraska was an early mover in regulatory reform, but there is still room for improvement. The State RegData…
Tax Policy
Ensuring Property Tax Relief: Strengthening Nebraska’s School Funding and Tax Caps
Last week Governor Pillen provided state senators with the newly published 2024 School Property Tax Collection Report and…
Tax Policy
Nebraska Advances to #24 on State Tax Competitiveness Index
Nebraska’s 2023 income tax reforms are beginning to bear fruit in the form of enhanced state tax competitiveness.…
Tax Policy
Nebraska Tax Sources: The complete tax picture over 24 years
Over the last 24 years, Nebraska’s major revenue sources have grown at roughly 2.5-3 times the rate of…
Policy Studies
Annual Report: Cost of Nebraska’s Medicaid Expansion
This is the first edition of our Annual Cost of Medicaid Expansion report, marking a critical step in…