Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony for LB5: Change the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act
Neutral testimony on tax expenditures for LB5.
Tax Policy
Legislative Testimony for LB50: Change individual income tax brackets and rates
Opposition testimony for LB50.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony for LB205: Adopt the Surgical Technologist Registration Act
Opposition testimony on LB205.
News Releases
Legislative Testimony for January 22, 2019
The Platte Institute will testify in support of two job licensing reform bills before the Nebraska Legislature's Banking,…
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony on LB77, Reduce Barriers to Entry for Real Property Appraisers
Testimony in support of LB77.
Regulatory Reform
Legislative Testimony on LB12, Military Real Estate License Fee Waiver
Testimony in support of LB12.
Podcasts
Facebook Live: Week 2 of the 2019 Nebraska Legislature
Adam and Jim review Week 2 in the Nebraska Legislature and talk about the beginning of committee testimonies.
The Full Platter
No Shortage of Ideas on New Revenue Committee
The eight senators on the Revenue Committee plan to put forward a variety of proposals.
Podcasts
Facebook Live: Week 1 of the 2019 Nebraska Legislature
Adam Weinberg and Sarah Curry discuss the start of the Nebraska Legislature, plus a new report on local…
Government Spending
Jan. 11 News Conference Call: Lack of Budget Transparency May Worsen Property Tax Burden
A new report says a lack of transparency in local government accounting may be adding to Nebraska’s already…
The Full Platter
Let County Voters Decide on Higher Sales Tax
A voter-approved countywide sales tax option could provide an alternative to a state sales tax hike.
Government Spending
Accounting for Property Taxes
Local government accounting practices may be contributing to Nebraska's property tax problem.