Economic Development vs. Economic Growth
Economic Development vs. Economic Growth
When people talk about economic development or economic growth, are they talking about the same thing?
News Release: Nebraska Lags Rivals in New Business Creation, Entrepreneurship
News Release: Nebraska Lags Rivals in New Business Creation, Entrepreneurship
Fewer new businesses are being started in Nebraska than in faster-growing states like Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Texas.
Got Freedom? Ranking Shows Nebraska Could Use Some More
Got Freedom? Ranking Shows Nebraska Could Use Some More
A national ranking of states shows Nebraska lags behind its neighbors and rivals in economic freedom.
A Twenty-First Century Tax Code for Nebraska
A Twenty-First Century Tax Code for Nebraska
The Tax Foundation and the Platte Institute show how Nebraska can responsibly reform its tax code to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Four: Taking Lessons on Education Options
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Four: Taking Lessons on Education Options
How do the education choices available to Nebraska's families compare with our economic rivals?
Tax Foundation Says Nebraska Reform Can Be Achieved
Tax Foundation Says Nebraska Reform Can Be Achieved
The nation's leading tax research organization says Nebraska's tax system is in need of an upgrade.
Grow Nebraska’s Workforce with Tax Reform
Grow Nebraska’s Workforce with Tax Reform
Job creation and tax reform matter in Nebraska, perhaps now more than at any other time.
News Release: Tax Foundation Makes Case for Reform at August 17 Summit
News Release: Tax Foundation Makes Case for Reform at August 17 Summit
The Tax Foundation will present a new study on Nebraska tax reform at the Platte Institute's summit on August 17.
More Spending Won’t Grow Nebraska
More Spending Won’t Grow Nebraska
Bigger government? Smaller government? Which side is right?
Compared to Rivals, Nebraska Takes More from Taxpayers
Compared to Rivals, Nebraska Takes More from Taxpayers
Nebraskans pay much more in taxes per person than residents in the states to which we lose the most income and population.
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Three: How Our Taxes and Spending Compare
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Three: How Our Taxes and Spending Compare
Compared to our economic rivals, Nebraska's government takes substantially more earnings from our residents in taxes.
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.