Government Spending
News Release: Senators and State Policy Leaders to Speak at Platte Institute Summit
The Platte Institute will host its 2018 Legislative Summit.
Government Spending
Nebraska’s Crowded Budget and its Impact on Property Taxes
How does the state budget affect your local property tax bill?
Government Spending
News Release: State Budget and Property Taxes Discussed on September 6 Conference Call
Increases in state spending are making it harder for the Legislature to come up with additional money for…
Government Spending
What Are the Facts About State Government Spending?
Total state spending per person in Nebraska is higher than it has ever been.
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska Is Choking on Its Cottage Food Law
Nebraska policymakers should follow the lead of the many states that have expanded their cottage food laws.
Regulatory Reform
New Column: Nebraska Is Choking on Its Cottage Food Law
Current state law undermines Nebraskans starting home-based food preparing businesses.
News Releases
News Advisory for Sept. 13: 2018 Legislative Summit in Lincoln
The Platte Institute will host its annual Legislative Summit in Lincoln on September 13.
Podcasts
Facebook Live: Reviewing Trends in Nebraska State Spending
Jim and Adam discuss Sarah Curry's new report on state spending.
Tax Policy
Nebraska Aims to Collect Online Sales Tax
The Nebraska Department of Revenue has set a starting date for collecting sales tax from out-of-state online retailers.
The Full Platter
Nebraska Economic Growth: 1st Quarter of 2018
The state's economy grew in the first quarter of the year, but the rate of growth lags most states.
Government Spending
Trends in Nebraska State Spending
Total state spending is on the rise in Nebraska.
Government Spending
New Column: What Are the Facts About State Government Spending?
Lawmakers need to look at the whole budget picture to understand how and why Nebraska has reached the…