Tax Policy
The Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act: What’s good about it, and what’s not?
As part of a last-minute compromise in LB1107, Nebraska state senators have given final approval to a new…
Tax Policy
Withholding taxes show impact of Nebraskans still out of work
It is no secret there are economic consequences to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some figures might be misleading…
Tax Policy
67% of Omaha town hall participants dissatisfied with property tax compromise
At our fifth and final Virtual Property Tax Town Hall of the summer, Omaha area voters and taxpayers…
News Releases
Video: Omaha Metro Virtual Property Tax Town Hall
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute August 10, 2020 Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209 aweinberg@platteinstitute.org VIDEO: Omaha Metro Nebraska…
Tax Policy
Podcast: Omaha Metro Virtual Property Tax Town Hall
This video is also available for viewing and sharing on Facebook and YouTube. Click here to read online poll results…
Regulatory Reform
New York lawmakers seek to license “shampoo assistants”
It would appear that lawmakers around the country haven’t gotten the word that more regulation doesn’t help the…
Regulatory Reform
LB607 is bad for already hard hit businesses
It’s no secret that many Nebraska businesses are hurting as a result of forced shutdowns during the pandemic.…
Tax Policy
Legislature advances property tax relief, not reform
On August 5, Nebraska lawmakers debated and advanced LB1107, a comprehensive tax and economic package including new property tax…
News Releases
Statement by Jim Vokal on LB1107 first-round approval
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Statement: Jim Vokal on LB1107 first-round approval Contact: Adam Weinberg (402) 500-0209…
Regulatory Reform
Bill seeks increased housing options in Nebraska cities
The Nebraska Legislature has given first-round approval to a bill that would require large and medium-sized Nebraska cities…
Tax Policy
Southeast Nebraska voters split on property tax reform issues
Participants in the Platte Institute’s Southeast Nebraska Virtual Property Tax Town Hall voted in five online straw polls…