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…
Regulatory Reform
Meat? Yes, we know what that is.
As a former legislator, I understand (although never enjoyed) political pandering. I’ll admit that sometimes I would say nothing or…
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…
Regulatory Reform
Idaho hits reset button on state regulations
I was at a conference workshop this morning–about “regulatory overreach”–and one of the panelists was legislator form Idaho.…
The Full Platter
Tucker Carlson special features Sidney, Nebraska
Just in case you missed it, Fox News did a special segment on the story of Cabela’s leaving…
Government Spending
Which school of economics do you identify with?
Ever wonder where we get some of our economic ideas? Two predominant examples of economic views are Keynesian…
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…
The Full Platter
A good way to bleed for a cause
We are often encouraged to "give what you can," but might forget that we can give a lot…