Platte Institute Staying Busy Over Legislative Interim
Platte Institute Staying Busy Over Legislative Interim
The Legislature may have adjourned, but we're still busy with research and programs to help remove more barriers to economic opportunity.
News Release: Revenue Committee Advances Tax Reform Plan
News Release: Revenue Committee Advances Tax Reform Plan
For the first time in years, the Nebraska Legislature will debate a comprehensive tax reform proposal.
LB438 – Increase cigarette and tobacco taxes as prescribed and provide for the distribution of funds
LB438 – Increase cigarette and tobacco taxes as prescribed and provide for the distribution of funds
Testimony opposing a $1.50 per pack increase in the state cigarette tax.
It’s Legislative Halftime, How Are Nebraska’s Senators Doing?
It’s Legislative Halftime, How Are Nebraska’s Senators Doing?
What can Nebraskans expect for the second half of the legislative session?
LB570 – Exempt tangible personal property from property tax
LB570 – Exempt tangible personal property from property tax
Our testimony in support of LB570.
LB313 – Increase the sales tax rate and provide property tax credits
LB313 – Increase the sales tax rate and provide property tax credits
Our testimony opposing LB313's sales tax rate increase.
LB452 – Income Tax Reforms and Sales Tax Base Expansion
LB452 – Income Tax Reforms and Sales Tax Base Expansion
Legislative Testimony for LB452.
LB337 – Income Tax Reform
LB337 – Income Tax Reform
Jim Vokal's testimony on LB337.
Governor’s Income Tax Relief Plan to be Heard Wednesday
Governor’s Income Tax Relief Plan to be Heard Wednesday
The Platte Institute will be testifying on LB 337, the Governor’s plan to reduce the state’s income tax.
Taxes and Budget Dominate Governor’s ‘State of the State’ Address
Taxes and Budget Dominate Governor’s ‘State of the State’ Address
Governor Ricketts' State of the State address proposed regulatory and tax reforms.
4 Ways the Legislature Can Remove Barriers to Growing Nebraska
4 Ways the Legislature Can Remove Barriers to Growing Nebraska
The 105th Nebraska Legislature can protect and strengthen the Good Life with the right game plan.
College-educated people are leaving Nebraska
College-educated people are leaving Nebraska
College-educated people are leaving Nebraska, and they're frequently choosing our lower-tax rivals.
Iowa Looks for Home Field Advantage on Taxes, Too
Iowa Looks for Home Field Advantage on Taxes, Too
With tax reform in the Hawkeye State likely, will Nebraska just have to get used to losing to Iowa?
News Release: Statement on 2016 Tax Expenditure Report Hearing
News Release: Statement on 2016 Tax Expenditure Report Hearing
While some tax exemptions make economic sense, there are hundreds of millions of dollars worth that only serve to make tax rates higher for everyone else.