Tax Policy
How much do Nebraska-based companies pay in taxes and does it matter?
Nebraska is no stranger to business incentives. Starting in 1985 (LB273), Nebraska embarked on a long journey of…
Regulatory Reform
In Nebraska, cocktails to-go are here to stay
The hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading many states including Nebraska…
Tax Policy
Truth in Taxation bill awaits governor’s signature
Today, the Legislature passed Sen. Ben Hansen’s LB644 – often referred to as “the postcard bill” in the…
Nebraskanomics
Podcast: Post-Pandemic Economics with Jeremy Horpedahl
Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl, Assistant Professor of Economics at Central Arkansas University, joins Jim to discuss some fast-moving economic…
Tax Policy
State tax collections are $650 million more than compared to last year, even with the delayed tax filing deadline
The April 2021 state tax revenues have been published, and overall, it’s good news again. The revenues are…
Tax Policy
Nebraska ranks 35th in national economic outlook according to policy group
Every year, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) releases their economic outlook rankings for states. The Rich States,…
News Releases
New video & podcast series: Nebraskanomics
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute May 12, 2021 Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Attachments: Nebraskanomics Podcast…
Tax Policy
Taxpayers Beware: 3 Issues You Should Be Concerned About in Nebraska
Do you think Nebraska taxpayers would like to pay $1 billion more in taxes each year? Unfortunately, some…
Tax Policy
Treasury issues guidance on Federal relief package and some of the rules might impact Nebraska
The U.S. Treasury has issued guidance as a follow-up to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that was…
Tax Policy
Montana enacts pro-growth tax cut and now has lower rates than Nebraska
According to the 2020 U.S. Census figures, Montana grew 9.6% over the last ten years, and as a…
Regulatory Reform
Studies suggest hope for rural Nebraska requires cutting red tape
A series of stories and studies released recently suggest a grim future ahead for rural Nebraska if the…
Tax Policy
Iowa governor proposes $400 million in tax cuts
In an attempt to create compromise between the Iowa House and Senate, Governor Kim Reynolds offered a plan…