News Advisory: Property Tax Events in September and October
News Advisory: Property Tax Events in September and October
Here is a schedule of property tax-related releases and events the Platte Institute will host in September and October.
Video: Norfolk Property Tax Town Hall
Video: Norfolk Property Tax Town Hall
Speaker Jim Scheer and Sens. Lou Ann Linehan, Tom Briese, and Ben Hansen discuss property tax reform at Northeast Community College.
News Release: August 20 Property Tax Town Hall in Norfolk
News Release: August 20 Property Tax Town Hall in Norfolk
The Platte Institute will visit Norfolk on Tuesday, August 20 to host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring Nebraska state senators.
Facebook Friday: North Platte Town Hall Recap
Facebook Friday: North Platte Town Hall Recap
We review highlights of the North Platte Property Tax Reform Town Hall and how some local governments are responding to LB103.
5 Notable Statements from North Platte’s Property Tax Reform Town Hall
5 Notable Statements from North Platte’s Property Tax Reform Town Hall
Leading Nebraska state senators gave tax hall attendees some hints of the 2020 property tax debate.
Video: North Platte Property Tax Reform Town Hall
Video: North Platte Property Tax Reform Town Hall
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.
Up in Smoke: Nebraska’s Inappropriate Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
Up in Smoke: Nebraska’s Inappropriate Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
A fund intended to offset the public health costs of smoking is paying mostly for other concerns.
Ballot Initiative Could Create Urgency for Reform
Ballot Initiative Could Create Urgency for Reform
No matter the outcome, the potential property tax ballot initiative could apply pressure on the Nebraska Legislature.
Platte Institute to Host Property Tax Town Hall in North Platte
Platte Institute to Host Property Tax Town Hall in North Platte
The Platte Institute will visit North Platte in July to host a town hall program on property tax reform featuring Nebraska state senators.
News Release: July 25 Property Tax Town Hall in North Platte
News Release: July 25 Property Tax Town Hall in North Platte
In July, the Platte Institute will host a property tax town hall in North Platte.
Facebook Friday: Debating a Property Tax Ballot Initiative
Facebook Friday: Debating a Property Tax Ballot Initiative
Adam and Sarah debate the pros and cons of taking property tax reform to the voting booth.
Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
Facebook Friday: Lesser-Known Legislative Milestones
Adam and Sarah discuss legislative changes that Nebraskans may have missed, and Michael presents an idea for keeping an eye on local government spending.
Local Officials Should Prioritize Essential Services
Local Officials Should Prioritize Essential Services
Funding non-essential services can prevent local governments from setting the right tax and spending priorities.
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
2019 Nebraska Legislative Accomplishments
While the filibuster loomed large in 2019, some important legislation for economic opportunity did win strong, and sometimes unanimous, support.