Legislative Testimony for LB204: Require approval of voters for bonds under the Interlocal Cooperation Act
Legislative Testimony for LB204: Require approval of voters for bonds under the Interlocal Cooperation Act
Testimony in support of LB204.
By Nicole Fox
Legislative Testimony for LB20: Require voter approval of public building commission bonds
Legislative Testimony for LB20: Require voter approval of public building commission bonds
Testimony in support of LB20.
By Nicole Fox
News Release: Legislative Testimonies for January 23
News Release: Legislative Testimonies for January 23
The Platte Institute will oppose bills to create a new job licensing law and increase state income taxes.
Legislative Testimony for LB88: Provide an income tax credit for certain purchases of a residence
Legislative Testimony for LB88: Provide an income tax credit for certain purchases of a residence
Neutral testimony on tax expenditures for LB88.
By Sarah Curry
Legislative Testimony for LB5: Change the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act
Legislative Testimony for LB5: Change the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act
Neutral testimony on tax expenditures for LB5.
By Sarah Curry
Legislative Testimony for LB50: Change individual income tax brackets and rates
Legislative Testimony for LB50: Change individual income tax brackets and rates
Opposition testimony for LB50.
By Sarah Curry
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.