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…
Regulatory Reform
Talking hemp in McCook
It caught my eye that the McCook Farm, Ranch & Hemp Expo took place last week. Horse sales…
Regulatory Reform
Has the wind started to shift on wind energy?
This brief article crossed my path on Sunday afternoon. Officials in a southeast Nebraska county are considering a…
The Full Platter
Study says failure and success go together
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again.” A lot of us remember that from our childhood,…
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…
Regulatory Reform
Job licensing reforms can help military spouses
One of the main currents in occupational licensing adjustments that we’ve seen over the last five years or…
The Full Platter
Wind turbine blades go to Wyoming landfill
I saw this article and thought it was interesting. Not trying to get on the renewable energy bandwagon,…
Regulatory Reform
New data from licensing review coming online
LB299 is already helping us have a more informed discussion about job licensing.
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…
Tax Policy
Crop prices slightly increase, yet farm income drops
A report from the Kansas City Federal Reserve late last week highlighted the findings from the Tenth District…
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?