Tax Policy
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB news team to discuss the 2020 Nebraska property tax debate.
Government Spending
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
Today, the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convenes. Last year, 739 bills were introduced. Of those,…
The Full Platter
Would You Prefer Godfather’s Pizza or Valentino’s for Dinner?
This is my third post regarding Nebraska’s requirement that household goods (HHG) movers and passenger carriers obtain a…
Regulatory Reform
Transportation law excludes qualified applicants
Last week I introduced you to the concept of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN),…
The Full Platter
Omaha Capitol District seeking additional occupation tax
It’s the first Monday of the new year, and by now, most taxpayers are officially back to work…
Regulatory Reform
The history of Nebraska’s Competitor’s Veto law
In a December 19 post, I discussed the importance of the consumer in the free-market system. When we…
Tax Policy
Colorado governor cheers tax cut in New Year message
Colorado's Democratic governor gave a great argument for tax reform.
The Full Platter
Protecting your DNA in the free market
As a “hobbyist” genealogist for the last 10 years, there’s always been one branch of the family tree…
Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax to decrease in New Year
The Legislature's 2015 gas tax increase has reached its destination.
The Full Platter
Smoking changes are confusing to retailers. But should they be?
I’m not a smoker, nor have I ever smoked (not even to “try it out”). My parents weren’t…
Tax Policy
Recapping the coming property tax ballot debate
Let's recap the current property tax ballot petition debate.
Tax Policy
Sticker shock: how Nebraska vehicle and wheel taxes work
Annual vehicle taxes can be a costly addition to Nebraska's tax burden.