The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: First Cut
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: First Cut
Ernie Goss & Scott Strain model the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues.
Nebraska should eliminate excise tax on spirits
Nebraska should eliminate excise tax on spirits
On March 18th the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau waived some of the regulations associated with distilled spirits to allow them to make hand sanitizer in an effort to curb the national shortage. In addition, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed on March 25th eliminated the federal excise...
News Release: COVID-19 Budget and Economic Dos and Don’ts
News Release: COVID-19 Budget and Economic Dos and Don’ts
The Platte Institute has released a list of recommendations for state policymakers on issues of tax compliance, budgeting, regulation, and government transparency in the COVID-19 crisis.
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 emergency response requires state policymakers to focus on the essential and conduct their business with transparency.
“Then let them play golf”
“Then let them play golf”
COVID-19 reminds us about the proper role of government.
Don’t “Bloomberg” Nebraska’s Property Tax Problem
Don’t “Bloomberg” Nebraska’s Property Tax Problem
Nebraska's approach to "property tax relief" isn't working.
World-Herald Editorial: Not Passing Property Tax Reform Would Be an “Embarassing Failure”
World-Herald Editorial: Not Passing Property Tax Reform Would Be an “Embarassing Failure”
Who has the most to lose from the property tax stalemate?
Senators hear proposal for “Truth in Taxation” law
Senators hear proposal for “Truth in Taxation” law
Taxpayers would receive a mailed notice of proposed property tax increases.
Legislative Testimony for LB1213: Change tax and school funding provisions
Legislative Testimony for LB1213: Change tax and school funding provisions
Testimony in support of LB1213.
Legislative Testimony for LB1212: Adopt the Property Tax Request Act
Legislative Testimony for LB1212: Adopt the Property Tax Request Act
Testimony in support of LB1212.
Legislative Testimony for LB946: Change the sales tax rate and impose sales tax on additional services
Legislative Testimony for LB946: Change the sales tax rate and impose sales tax on additional services
Testimony in support of LB946.
Legislative Testimony for LB930: Require a minimum amount of tax relief under the Property Tax Credit Act
Legislative Testimony for LB930: Require a minimum amount of tax relief under the Property Tax Credit Act
Legislative testimony opposing LB930.
Ranking Dings Nebraska for Low Growth & High Taxes
Ranking Dings Nebraska for Low Growth & High Taxes
Policymakers should not be satisfied with this ranking for the state's business climate.
Jim Vokal Talks Consumption Tax with Gary Sadlemyer
Jim Vokal Talks Consumption Tax with Gary Sadlemyer
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB Morning News to discuss a proposal to replace most state and local taxes with a consumption tax.