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?
Tax Policy
Senators hear proposal for “Truth in Taxation” law
Taxpayers would receive a mailed notice of proposed property tax increases.
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?
Tax Policy
Jim Vokal Talks Consumption Tax with Gary Sadlemyer
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB Morning News to discuss a proposal to replace most state and local taxes…
Tax Policy
Consumption tax conversation overdue
Politicians have to back up their promises with a stable base of revenue.
Regulatory Reform
Omaha World-Herald Editorial: Licensing Reform Expands Opportunity
Read the Omaha World-Herald's latest editorial on the Platte Institute's licensing reform efforts.
Regulatory Reform
End the Competitor’s Veto
A Nebraska transportation law is explicitly designed to strangle competition.
Tax Policy
Report on Nebraska Ag Taxes: “Almost any state would be better than here.”
A new report covers a lot of ground on Nebraska's property tax problems.
Tax Policy
Sales Tax Bill Offers Different Approach to Reform
There's more than one path to creating a tax system that is simple and sustainable.
The Full Platter
Moving Truck Survey Shows 2019 Nebraska Migration Trends
See who relocated to and from Nebraska last year.
Tax Policy
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB news team to discuss the 2020 Nebraska property tax debate.