Nebraska recently got some not-so-good news. A Kiplinger analysis suggests that Nebraska is the #1 worst state for retirees from a tax standpoint. Nebraska takes the cake as the least tax-friendly state for retirees, according to the analysis, which Mengle admits is likely to surprise people. “In Nebraska’s case, high income taxes and property taxes...
Policymakers and the public need to start with a set of guiding principles if they have any hope of moving budgets, at both the state and local levels, away from special interests and toward the public interest.
So far, the state has been unable to curb property tax increases, despite now spending $275 million a year to subsidize the local taxes.
The Platte Institute will host its 2019 Legislative Summit on Friday, October 4 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
The Platte Institute will visit Norfolk on Tuesday, August 20 to host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring Nebraska state senators.
Leading Nebraska state senators gave tax hall attendees some hints of the 2020 property tax debate.
On July 25, Nebraska State Sens. Mike Groene, Lou Ann Linehan, and John Lowe participated in a town hall event on Property Tax Reform in North Platte.
A fund intended to offset the public health costs of smoking is paying mostly for other concerns.
No matter the outcome, the potential property tax ballot initiative could apply pressure on the Nebraska Legislature.
Adam and Sarah debate the pros and cons of taking property tax reform to the voting booth.
Adam and Sarah discuss legislative changes that Nebraskans may have missed, and Michael presents an idea for keeping an eye on local government spending.
Nebraska’s state agencies must work to aid local communities in spotting early warning signs of financial distress.
Funding non-essential services can prevent local governments from setting the right tax and spending priorities.
While the filibuster loomed large in 2019, some important legislation for economic opportunity did win strong, and sometimes unanimous, support.