A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
You may be surprised to find out why this school board member faced a recall.
By Adam Weinberg
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Some big news that will be delivered on November 21 might get lost in the Thanksgiving festivities.
By Adam Weinberg
Personal Property Tax Reform: A Realistic Option
Personal Property Tax Reform: A Realistic Option
Other states in our region have shown that personal property tax reform is practical and helpful to economic growth.
By Sarah Curry
Toyota-Mazda and Nebraska’s Business Tax Climate Ranking
Toyota-Mazda and Nebraska’s Business Tax Climate Ranking
The Tax Foundation has released its newest annual ranking of business tax climates.
By Jim Vokal
How Does Personal Property Tax Impact Your County?
How Does Personal Property Tax Impact Your County?
We've run the numbers on the personal property tax burden in each county in Nebraska. Search for your county here.
This Time, It’s Personal: Nebraska’s Personal Property Tax
This Time, It’s Personal: Nebraska’s Personal Property Tax
A tax on business equipment comes with red tape that is harming economic growth in Nebraska.
By Sarah Curry, Luke Ashton
Senators Discuss Personal Property Tax Reform
Senators Discuss Personal Property Tax Reform
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Legislature's Revenue Committee will join a discussion on reforming Nebraska's Personal Property Tax.
Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Senators, Governor, FTC & ACLU to Speak at Legislative Summit
Highlights and speakers at our upcoming 2017 Legislative Summit.
A Summer’s Swim through the Unexpectedly Murky Waters of Local Government Finance
A Summer’s Swim through the Unexpectedly Murky Waters of Local Government Finance
Why is Nebraska one of only six states with an inheritance tax?
By Albert Gustafson
Surprisingly, Nebraska Gets It Right on Sales Tax Holidays
Surprisingly, Nebraska Gets It Right on Sales Tax Holidays
Nebraska has avoided using a tax policy gimmick that doesn't really help taxpayers or the economy.
By Sarah Curry
Government Data Show Nebraska’s Economy Shrinking – What Does It Mean?
Government Data Show Nebraska’s Economy Shrinking – What Does It Mean?
In the first quarter of 2017, Nebraska had the lowest economic growth in the country.
By Sarah Curry
Personal Property Tax Reform Could Relieve Slump in Economic Growth
Personal Property Tax Reform Could Relieve Slump in Economic Growth
Nebraska’s economy just took another hit to its otherwise solid reputation for growth.
By Luke Ashton
Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
Legislative Summit to Highlight the Good Life at Work
The Platte Institute is hosting its annual Legislative Summit in Lincoln on September 26.
By Luke Ashton
Taxpayers Aren’t to Blame for Revenue Shortfall
Taxpayers Aren’t to Blame for Revenue Shortfall
The Legislature is learning that it can't spend more without the economic growth to pay for it.
By Albert Gustafson