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.
By Adam Weinberg
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.
By Adam Weinberg
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?
By Adam Weinberg
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.
By Adam Weinberg
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.
By Jim Vokal
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.
By Adam Weinberg
Consumption tax conversation overdue
Consumption tax conversation overdue
Politicians have to back up their promises with a stable base of revenue.
By Adam Weinberg
Legislative Testimony for LR300CA: Constitutional amendment to prohibit all forms of taxation other than a consumption tax
Legislative Testimony for LR300CA: Constitutional amendment to prohibit all forms of taxation other than a consumption tax
Neutral testimony on LR300CA.