The Full Platter
Helping Hands at an Omaha Distillery
Nebraska entrepreneurs are adapting to help meet emergency community needs.
Government Spending
“Then let them play golf”
COVID-19 reminds us about the proper role of government.
Tax Policy
Ranking Dings Nebraska for Low Growth & High Taxes
Policymakers should not be satisfied with this ranking for the state's business climate.
Tax Policy
Consumption tax conversation overdue
Politicians have to back up their promises with a stable base of revenue.
Government Spending
December state tax receipts above projections
Nebraska state tax receipts exceeded projections in December 2019.
Regulatory Reform
First Week of Session: +200 Bills Introduced
Find the full list of bills as well as some that caught our eye.
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.
Tax Policy
Colorado governor cheers tax cut in New Year message
Colorado's Democratic governor gave a great argument for tax reform.
Government Spending
Who really “needs” a pool?
Swimming pools may be great fun, but they're not core government services.
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s 10-year challenge
Ever wonder how much our state has changed when it comes to tax policy? Well, in the spirit…
Government Spending
Extra money belongs to the Omaha taxpayer
An excess in reserves for OPS creates an opportunity to do the right thing - protect the taxpayer.
Tax Policy
Voters abolish local government over income tax
Hat-tip to Jared Walczak at the Tax Foundation for pointing out this worthwhile read in the New York…