Tax Policy
Blueprint Nebraska’s Tax Modernization Plan Explained
Blueprint Nebraska, a campaign dedicated to increasing Nebraska’s economic growth and competitiveness over the next decade, has released…
Tax Policy
Nebraska ranks 35th in national economic outlook according to policy group
Every year, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) releases their economic outlook rankings for states. The Rich States,…
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…
Tax Policy
Nebraska forecasting board increases two-year revenue projections
Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board met today to confirm the state’s positive outlook on tax collections. Because the…
Tax Policy
Nebraska continues strong recovery with budget surplus
The October General Fund tax revenues are in and it looks like Nebraska is not in danger of…
Government Spending
Economic Forecasting Board projects higher state tax receipts
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board met today and increased the forecast for the expected tax revenue the…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s September tax receipts above forecast
The Nebraska Department of Revenue released their report for September’s 2020 General Fund tax revenues today, and the state…
Government Spending
Local government spending dominates Nebraska’s state General Fund
Your local property taxes go to your local community, and your state income and sales taxes pay for…
The Full Platter
Platte Institute Leads Way to Change Federal Policy for States
Use federal funds more effectively before spending more.
Regulatory Reform
How Are Small Businesses Adjusting to COVID-19?
43% of businesses have temporarily closed.
The Full Platter
Chief Budget Writer Speaks on COVID-19 Impact
The Unicameral's budget chair is planning for the worst.
Government Spending
COVID-19 to Worsen Local Pension Debts
Officials and taxpayers cannot afford to be blindsided this time.