Tax Policy
November state revenues up, especially corporate income tax
Last month we talked about how the state’s revenues were exceeding forecasts. In the last 30 days there…
Tax Policy
Utah begins special session on tax reform
Unfortunately, it’s not Nebraska that’s called a special session on taxes – it’s Utah! Utah has the nation’s…
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…
Regulatory Reform
How much paid parental leave should there be?
This story from The Hill popped up in my news aggregator a little while ago. Sometimes I don’t…
Government Spending
Who really “needs” a pool?
Swimming pools may be great fun, but they're not core government services.
Government Spending
Eagles and broken window fallacies
A bald eagle smashed through a storefront window and gave an essential economics lesson.
Tax Policy
New local sales taxes taking effect
According to the NE Department of Revenue, the following are changes to the local sales and use taxes…
Government Spending
Is Nebraska’s local financial management lacking?
Maybe it’s time the State of Nebraska look at investing in more auditors for local entities.
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.
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…