Webinar: COVID-19 and Nebraska’s Economy
Webinar: COVID-19 and Nebraska’s Economy
Ernie Goss & Scott Strain on the economic impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: Second Cut
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: Second Cut
The second installment in the series. Ernie Goss & Scott Strain model the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues.
Not all Property Taxes are Equal
Not all Property Taxes are Equal
Why did the Governor waive the late fees on personal property taxes? No, personal property is not the same as the property tax you pay on your house. Real property is stationary and includes land, buildings, improvements, fixtures, mobile homes, minerals, and wells. Nebraska also taxes another type of property, known as tangible personal property. ...
News Release: Ernie Goss & Scott Strain Join Webinar on Economic Impact of COVID-19
News Release: Ernie Goss & Scott Strain Join Webinar on Economic Impact of COVID-19
The Platte Institute will host a webinar with Economists Ernie Goss, Ph.D. and Scott Strain, M.S. on the economic impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska
Platte Institute Calls on Congress to Fix Federal CARES Act
Platte Institute Calls on Congress to Fix Federal CARES Act
State policy leaders from 16 states have co-signed a Platte Institute letter calling for more financial flexibility in the federal relief package.
News Release: Ernie Goss & Scott Strain Track Nebraska Economic Impact of COVID-19
News Release: Ernie Goss & Scott Strain Track Nebraska Economic Impact of COVID-19
The Platte Institute is releasing the first report in a series on the economic impact of COVID-19 in Nebraska.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: First Cut
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska Economy: First Cut
Ernie Goss & Scott Strain model the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues.
Nebraska should eliminate excise tax on spirits
Nebraska should eliminate excise tax on spirits
On March 18th the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau waived some of the regulations associated with distilled spirits to allow them to make hand sanitizer in an effort to curb the national shortage. In addition, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed on March 25th eliminated the federal excise...
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.
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.
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?
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.