Tax Policy
Taxpayers Beware: 3 Issues You Should Be Concerned About in Nebraska
Do you think Nebraska taxpayers would like to pay $1 billion more in taxes each year? Unfortunately, some…
Government Spending
Nebraska is in a relatively good revenue position compared with other states
Today is the new tax filing deadline in Nebraska. Today is also when the Department of Revenue released…
Regulatory Reform
Looking Ahead to Fewer Barriers for Recovery
Scroll through the assorted blog posts on this page, or take a look at the Platte Institute website,…
Tax Policy
Not all Property Taxes are Equal
Why did the Governor waive the late fees on personal property taxes? No, personal property is not the…
The Full Platter
Platte Institute Leads Way to Change Federal Policy for States
Use federal funds more effectively before spending more.
The Full Platter
Changes to Unemployment and Medicaid in the CARES Act
In March when Congress approved the CARES Act there was a provision making changes to the unemployment insurance…
The Full Platter
Want to Reopen Nebraska? It Takes Immigrants.
Economic freedom matters, no matter where a person is born.
Regulatory Reform
How Are Small Businesses Adjusting to COVID-19?
43% of businesses have temporarily closed.
Regulatory Reform
Don’t Call it a “Stimulus”
Federal relief may help, but it can't stimulate a shut down economy.
The Full Platter
What is the Economic Impact of COVID-19?
Pennsylvania’s version of the CBO released estimates last week. If businesses remain closed through April 30th (6 weeks),…
The Full Platter
Chief Budget Writer Speaks on COVID-19 Impact
The Unicameral's budget chair is planning for the worst.
The Full Platter
Nebraska Ranked Worst in Nation for 2019 GDP Growth
Meanwhile, government grew faster than key industries like manufacturing.