Regulatory Reform
Universal Recognition and Labor Competition
I noted last week that recent research by the Goldwater Institute suggests that universal recognition enacted in Arizona…
Regulatory Reform
Red Lights, Free Speech and Occupational Licensing
Here’s an interesting story about the silliness of some occupational licensing boards. A man trained in electrical engineering,…
The Full Platter
Meat Processing and Red Tape
A friend sent me a link to this story yesterday, and here in beef country, it seems like…
Regulatory Reform
News from Arizona: Universal Recognition Works
Universal Recognition for occupational licensing burst onto the scene almost a year ago when Arizona enacted its "universal…
Tax Policy
Senators hear proposal for “Truth in Taxation” law
Taxpayers would receive a mailed notice of proposed property tax increases.
Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony for LB1213: Change tax and school funding provisions
Testimony in support of LB1213.
Government Spending
Legislative Testimony for LB1212: Adopt the Property Tax Request Act
Testimony in support of LB1212.
Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony for LB946: Change the sales tax rate and impose sales tax on additional services
Testimony in support of LB946.
Regulatory Reform
Field of (Broken) Dreams?
A recent analysis by the Archbridge Institute found that in neighboring Iowa, occupational licensing requirements added between 1993…
Regulatory Reform
30 Days to Go
Today (Tuesday, February 25) marks Day 30 of Nebraska's 60-day legislative session this year. Halfway there. In reality,…
Legislative Testimonies
Legislative Testimony for LR284CA: Constitutional amendment to eliminate the state income tax over a four-year period
Legislative testimony in support of LR284CA.
Government Spending
Legislative Testimony for LB930: Require a minimum amount of tax relief under the Property Tax Credit Act
Legislative testimony opposing LB930.