Jan. 11 News Conference Call: Lack of Budget Transparency May Worsen Property Tax Burden
Jan. 11 News Conference Call: Lack of Budget Transparency May Worsen Property Tax Burden
A new report says a lack of transparency in local government accounting may be adding to Nebraska’s already high property tax burden.
Accounting for Property Taxes
Accounting for Property Taxes
Local government accounting practices may be contributing to Nebraska's property tax problem.
By Sarah Curry
KC Fed: Nebraska Home Prices Increase 6th Fastest
KC Fed: Nebraska Home Prices Increase 6th Fastest
Home prices in Nebraska grew the sixth fastest nationally over the last decade.
By Adam Weinberg
5 Weird Nebraska Sales Tax Exemptions
5 Weird Nebraska Sales Tax Exemptions
Many of Nebraska's sales tax exemptions can seem arbitrary, or even a little silly.
By Adam Weinberg
Get Real About Property Taxes
Get Real About Property Taxes
Can legislators work together to build a 33-vote consensus on property tax reform? And what do Nebraskans think should be done to make changes to the local tax system?
By Sarah Curry, Adam Weinberg
Report Surveys Nebraskans on Property Taxes
Report Surveys Nebraskans on Property Taxes
A new report offers options for property tax reforms, and surveys Nebraskans about what they think should be done.
Property Tax Reform: Nebraska’s Own Family Feud
Property Tax Reform: Nebraska’s Own Family Feud
See the results of our latest property tax reform survey.
By Adam Weinberg
Catch Up on Videos from the 2018 Platte Institute Legislative Summit
Catch Up on Videos from the 2018 Platte Institute Legislative Summit
See our panels on job licensing, the state budget, local government, and property tax reform.
News Release: Senators and State Policy Leaders to Speak at Platte Institute Summit
News Release: Senators and State Policy Leaders to Speak at Platte Institute Summit
The Platte Institute will host its 2018 Legislative Summit.
Nebraska’s Crowded Budget and its Impact on Property Taxes
Nebraska’s Crowded Budget and its Impact on Property Taxes
How does the state budget affect your local property tax bill?
By Sarah Curry
News Release: State Budget and Property Taxes Discussed on September 6 Conference Call
News Release: State Budget and Property Taxes Discussed on September 6 Conference Call
Increases in state spending are making it harder for the Legislature to come up with additional money for state property tax relief programs.
What Are the Facts About State Government Spending?
What Are the Facts About State Government Spending?
Total state spending per person in Nebraska is higher than it has ever been.
By Sarah Curry
Nebraska Aims to Collect Online Sales Tax
Nebraska Aims to Collect Online Sales Tax
The Nebraska Department of Revenue has set a starting date for collecting sales tax from out-of-state online retailers.
By Riley Herchenbach