Tax Policy
Report shows Douglas County tax collections
Ever wonder how much revenue your county collects? Well, due to reporting standards I can’t pull this type…
Government Spending
Why is it so tough to pass a budget?
This story just came through on my news alerts, and while this doesn’t relate directly to Nebraska politics,…
Government Spending
Revenue Committee shelves changes to sales tax exemptions
It seems we have an answer to my previous question about sales tax exemptions and their part (if…
Government Spending
Revenue Committee focused on rural property tax issues
News from Lincoln tells us that the Revenue Committee has agreed on an approach to the property tax…
The Full Platter
Don’t bet too big on gambling revenues
Iowa now has legal sports betting at its casinos. How much revenue are they bringing in?
Government Spending
With October revenues up, state should save money or return to taxpayers
It is important to note from October’s revenue report that corporate income taxes are way above their forecast…
The Full Platter
How does Missouri fund education with lower property taxes than Nebraska?
Lots of discussions around Nebraska’s property tax problem have stemmed from the way we fund public education. Missouri,…
The Full Platter
A good example of civil society
Nonprofits and charities form a third or “independent sector” that delivers important services and benefits that neither governments…
The Full Platter
City of Friend fires employees for wasting taxpayer money
A state auditor's report found the city of Friend had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars more…
The Full Platter
Nebraska ranks 28th for business tax climate
Last year Nebraska was ranked the 26th best business tax climate in the nation. This year we dropped…
Government Spending
Over 30% of Nebraska state revenue comes from federal taxes
The Pew Charitable Trusts just released new analysis that shows around 1/3 of every state’s revenue came from…
Government Spending
Will lawmakers punt on property tax reform?
An article just posted by the Lincoln Journal Star reports on the Revenue Committee’s most recent plan to…