Tax Policy
News Release: Revenue Committee Advances Tax Reform Plan
For the first time in years, the Nebraska Legislature will debate a comprehensive tax reform proposal.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: 2017’s First Occupational Licensing Reform Becomes Law
Jim Vokal's Statement on the Passage on LB341 as part of LB140e.
Regulatory Reform
Federal Trade Commission Says Red Tape in Nebraska Hurts the Economically Disadvantaged Most
Read the Federal Trade Commission's comments on occupational licensing reform in Nebraska.
Government Spending
News Release: LB611’s Federal Funding Inventory Advances
The Approriations Committee has advanced LB611.
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Fed. Trade Commission Says Licensing is a “State-Created Barrier” to Jobs
The independent federal agency responsible for protecting an open marketplace for U.S. consumers says occupational licensing imposes “state-created…
Tax Policy
LB438 – Increase cigarette and tobacco taxes as prescribed and provide for the distribution of funds
Testimony opposing a $1.50 per pack increase in the state cigarette tax.
Government Spending
It’s Legislative Halftime, How Are Nebraska’s Senators Doing?
What can Nebraskans expect for the second half of the legislative session?
Regulatory Reform
News Release: Jim Vokal’s Statement on LB343
Jim Vokal's statement on LB343 in the 2017 legislative session.
Tax Policy
LB570 – Exempt tangible personal property from property tax
Our testimony in support of LB570.
Government Spending
LB611 – Require state agencies to provide a federal funding inventory
Sarah Curry's testimony in support of LB611.
Government Spending
The Federal Government Has a Hold on Nebraska’s Budget
Thirty percent of Nebraska's budget is made up of federal aid, and it often comes with strings attached.
Regulatory Reform
LB345 – Eliminate an experience requirement for abstracters
Our testimony in support of LB345.