Legislative Testimony for LB974: Change taxation and school funding provisions
Legislative Testimony for LB974: Change taxation and school funding provisions
Legislative testimony in support of LB974.
By Nicole Fox
Report on Nebraska Ag Taxes: “Almost any state would be better than here.”
Report on Nebraska Ag Taxes: “Almost any state would be better than here.”
A new report covers a lot of ground on Nebraska's property tax problems.
By Adam Weinberg
December state tax receipts above projections
December state tax receipts above projections
Nebraska state tax receipts exceeded projections in December 2019.
By Adam Weinberg
Sales Tax Bill Offers Different Approach to Reform
Sales Tax Bill Offers Different Approach to Reform
There's more than one path to creating a tax system that is simple and sustainable.
By Adam Weinberg
News Release: Platte Institute to Support Sales Tax Reform
News Release: Platte Institute to Support Sales Tax Reform
The Platte Institute plans to support Sen. Tom Briese’s Legislative Bill 946.
Political subdivisions must own up for property tax hikes
Political subdivisions must own up for property tax hikes
Elected officials must return windfalls to taxpayers or own up for their spending.
By Jim Vokal
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB news team to discuss the 2020 Nebraska property tax debate.
By Adam Weinberg
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
Today, the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convenes. Last year, 739 bills were introduced. Of those, 255 (roughly 1/3) were signed into law and 3 were vetoed. A resulting 481 bills were carried over. The first ten days of session are when new bills are introduced. It is anticipated another 500-700 bills will...
By Nicole Fox
Colorado governor cheers tax cut in New Year message
Colorado governor cheers tax cut in New Year message
Colorado's Democratic governor gave a great argument for tax reform.
By Adam Weinberg
Nebraska gas tax to decrease in New Year
Nebraska gas tax to decrease in New Year
The Legislature's 2015 gas tax increase has reached its destination.
By Adam Weinberg
Recapping the coming property tax ballot debate
Recapping the coming property tax ballot debate
Let's recap the current property tax ballot petition debate.
By Adam Weinberg
Sticker shock: how Nebraska vehicle and wheel taxes work
Sticker shock: how Nebraska vehicle and wheel taxes work
Annual vehicle taxes can be a costly addition to Nebraska's tax burden.
By Adam Weinberg
Brewer expected to propose repealing Nebraska’s income tax
Brewer expected to propose repealing Nebraska’s income tax
A Nebraska state senator is expected to propose repealing Nebraska's income tax.
By Adam Weinberg
Who Really Cares About Property Taxes?
Who Really Cares About Property Taxes?
How can we bridge the information gap between taxpayers and taxing entities?
By Laura Ebke