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Legislative Testimonies

Legislative Testimony for LR21CA: Constitutional amendment to require the State of Nebraska to pay all classroom expenses related to the operation of public elementary and secondary schools

Mar 1, 2021 • By Sarah Curry

The following is written testimony provided to the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee. Dear Chair Walz and Committee, Please…

Tax Policy

Nebraska Forecasting Board shows optimism with increased projected state revenues

Feb 26, 2021 • By Sarah Curry

The Nebraska Revenue Forecasting Board met today to discuss the status of the state’s revenue picture. This year…

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March 2: Virtual News Conference with Sen. Tom Briese and Special Guest

Feb 26, 2021

NEWS ADVISORY from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org March 2: Virtual news conference on…

Regulatory Reform

City of Lincoln amends ordinance that shut down home bakers

Feb 25, 2021

This update on Lincoln’s cottage food ordinance is provided courtesy of the Institute for Justice, which represents Cindy…

Legislative Testimonies

Legislative Testimony for LB680: Change the corporate income tax rate

Feb 25, 2021 • By Sarah Curry

We support LB680 because it follows the general principles of sound tax policy. Specifically, LB680 follows neutrality because…

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Legislative Testimony for LB625: Impose a surtax on certain taxable income and use the proceeds for early childhood education

Feb 25, 2021 • By Sarah Curry

We are in opposition to LB625 because the surtax effectively creates a fifth individual income tax bracket. With…

Podcasts

The Full Platter Podcast: Recognizing Nebraska’s Workforce Challenge

Feb 24, 2021

To grow and prosper, Nebraska needs a larger workforce. Laura Ebke joins Jim Vokal to discuss why states…

Regulatory Reform

Frequently asked questions about universal recognition of job licensing

Feb 23, 2021 • By Laura Ebke

Nebraska state senators in the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee have held their hearing on Sen. Tom…

Tax Policy

Colorado’s Democratic governor proposes ending property taxes on business equipment

Feb 19, 2021 • By Adam Weinberg

Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis presented his State of the State address this week. In the speech, Polis…

Regulatory Reform

South Dakota passes universal recognition of job licensing

Feb 18, 2021 • By Laura Ebke

On Wednesday, Nebraska’s neighbors to the north passed HB1077, a bill to provide universal recognition for occupational licensing.…

News Releases

News Release: Legislative testimony for Feb. 18, 2021

Feb 18, 2021

NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org Legislative testimony for February 18: LB310 &…

Legislative Testimonies

Legislative Testimony for LB377: Change inheritance tax provisions

Feb 18, 2021 • By Sarah Curry

Good morning, Chair Linehan and members of the Revenue Committee. I’m Sarah Curry, Policy Director at the Platte…

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