Government Spending
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
Today, the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convenes. Last year, 739 bills were introduced. Of those,…
The Full Platter
Would You Prefer Godfather’s Pizza or Valentino’s for Dinner?
This is my third post regarding Nebraska’s requirement that household goods (HHG) movers and passenger carriers obtain a…
Tax Policy
Senators staking out positions on property tax ballot initiative
Nebraska state senators are already making their positions known, as a property tax ballot campaign emerges as a…
Tax Policy
In Utah: special session on sales tax exemptions
The proposal to be discussed includes an expansion of the state’s sales tax base.
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.
The Full Platter
Low trust in government may have surprising consequences
According to a recent editorial published by the Omaha World-Herald, locally elected officials are losing the faith of…
The Full Platter
What does nonpartisanship mean?
Many people misunderstand the difference between engaging in partisanship and holding differences of opinion on policy issues.
Regulatory Reform
Occupational Licensing Reform: Not Just for Red States
Folks in "liberal Massachusetts" are currently looking at the cost of occupational licensing, thanks to a report from…