Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax reduced slightly through end of 2021
Starting today, Nebraskans will be paying slightly less tax on a gallon of gas. Every six months, the…
Tax Policy
Louisiana passes tax modernization, refers income tax cap to voters
Update: On November 13, 2021, Louisiana voters approved Amendment 2, adopting the proposed income tax reduction. Traditionally, Louisiana…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s New Truth in Taxation Law
The property tax transparency law called Truth in Taxation is new to Nebraska, but a similar law has…
Tax Policy
Nebraska nets $720 million in revenue in May
Nebraska’s state tax revenues remain above projections as the state continues its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. According…
Tax Policy
Diane Battiato’s right: Assessors aren’t the cause of Nebraska’s property tax woes
As summer begins and finalized property valuations land in many Nebraska mailboxes, county assessors can take an undue…
Regulatory Reform
Case Study: How We Helped Create More Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska has more jobs available than people to fill them. That can make job creation seem like an…
Tax Policy
Iowa’s repeal to leave Nebraska with region’s only inheritance tax
Thanks to a comprehensive tax reform bill (SF 619), Iowa has successfully set a date for repealing its…
Nebraskanomics
Nebraskanomics: Former State Sen. Jim Smith on Next Steps for Blueprint Nebraska
Former Nebraska state Sen. Jim Smith is joining the Platte Institute as its new Executive Vice President and…
Regulatory Reform
Highlights of the 2021 Nebraska legislative session
The first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature has adjourned Sine Die, concluding regular legislative business in Lincoln until 2022.…
The Full Platter
Former Nebraska state Sen. Jim Smith to join Platte Institute
Former Nebraska state Sen. Jim Smith, of Papillion, will join the staff of the Platte Institute as the…
News Releases
News Release: Jim Smith to join Platte Institute as Executive Vice President
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Attachment: Photo of Jim Smith Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Jim…
Tax Policy
5 Essential Steps to Reform Taxes in Nebraska
Do you ever wonder why Nebraska doesn’t seem to have its act together when it comes to taxes?…