July 27: Nebraska Taxes Income Much More Than Key Economic Rivals
July 27: Nebraska Taxes Income Much More Than Key Economic Rivals
U.S. Census Bureau data show that taxpayers in Nebraska face significantly higher tax rates and tax burdens on income and property per person than in states to which Nebraska is losing income and population.
#PlatteChat Column: Budget Picture Strengthens Case for Tax Reform
#PlatteChat Column: Budget Picture Strengthens Case for Tax Reform
Want more stable revenue? Support tax reform.
Tax Reform Can Add Certainty to Nebraska’s Budget Picture
Tax Reform Can Add Certainty to Nebraska’s Budget Picture
Recent budget projections provide an even better reason for Nebraska to reform its tax system.
By Sarah Curry
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Two: Where Are Nebraskans Moving?
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Two: Where Are Nebraskans Moving?
Since 1992, the majority of income that has left Nebraska due to out-migration has relocated to just a handful of faster-growing states.
Five States Nebraskans Are Choosing Instead of Nebraska
Five States Nebraskans Are Choosing Instead of Nebraska
Five states are Nebraska's key competitiors for the jobs, population, and incomes that lead to growth.
By Adam Weinberg
Removing Barriers in Nebraska, Part One: Why Growing Nebraska Matters
Removing Barriers in Nebraska, Part One: Why Growing Nebraska Matters
Nebraska is falling behind the rest of the country in the creation of new jobs and population growth.
Nebraska Ranks Below Average in Job and Population Growth
Nebraska Ranks Below Average in Job and Population Growth
From 2004-2014, Nebraska ranked below the national average on two very important economic measures.
By Adam Weinberg
Property Tax Levies Matter, Too
Property Tax Levies Matter, Too
Why don't we hear more about the other half of our property tax bills?
By Adam Weinberg
Should We Send the Nebraska Tourism Commission Packing?
Should We Send the Nebraska Tourism Commission Packing?
Does Nebraska really need a taxpayer-funded tourism commission?
By Adam Weinberg, Sarah Curry
Tax Freedom Isn’t Free
Tax Freedom Isn’t Free
Nebraska doesn't have to be like Kansas to have lower taxes.
By Adam Weinberg
Economic Barriers May Threaten Nebraska’s Future
Economic Barriers May Threaten Nebraska’s Future
Can Nebraska's economy weather any storm? A new ranking suggests not.
By Adam Weinberg
Convention of States Application Follows Long Nebraska Tradition
Convention of States Application Follows Long Nebraska Tradition
State Sen. Laura Ebke discusses Nebraska's history of applying for Article V Conventions of States.
Legislative Testimony: LB 958, Property Tax Limits
Legislative Testimony: LB 958, Property Tax Limits
The Platte Institute supports measures to limit property taxes through local spending restraint.
By Jim Vokal
Ralston Residents Must Pay the Piper for Arena Woes
Ralston Residents Must Pay the Piper for Arena Woes
The Ralston Arena may have put the small city on the map for all the wrong reasons.
By Jessica Herrmann, Adam Weinberg