These 2018 Bills Are Laws, Effective Today
These 2018 Bills Are Laws, Effective Today
Here are a few bills the Platte Institute supported that are now law.
What do you really think about property taxes?
What do you really think about property taxes?
Take our new property tax reform survey online at PlatteInstitute.org/Survey.
Campaign Promotes First Amendment Education
Campaign Promotes First Amendment Education
Nebraska media outlets are providing a good public service with a new campaign about the First Amendment.
State Changes to Follow Sales Tax Ruling
State Changes to Follow Sales Tax Ruling
What does the Wayfair sales tax decision mean for Nebraska and the rest of the country?
Sarah Curry Discusses 2018 Occupational Licensing Review
Sarah Curry Discusses 2018 Occupational Licensing Review
Sarah Curry discusses her new review of job licensing reforms in the 2018 Legislature, co-authored with Nicole Fox.
Sewer Rates One Example of Challenges to Taxpayer Savings
Sewer Rates One Example of Challenges to Taxpayer Savings
Increasing costs can send tax relief efforts down the drain.
Once Little-Known, Job Licensing Is Now a Major State Issue
Once Little-Known, Job Licensing Is Now a Major State Issue
Job licensing is entering the top tier of policy issues on the march in the Unicameral.
Nebraska: A National Leader in Job Licensing Reform
Nebraska: A National Leader in Job Licensing Reform
A bill to review Nebraska’s job licensing laws has earned final approval in the Legislature.
Legislature Prevents Imminent Income Tax Increase
Legislature Prevents Imminent Income Tax Increase
While major tax reform stalled, state senators prevented an automatic tax increase.
Legislature Passes Equine, Cat, and Dog Massage Bill Unanimously
Legislature Passes Equine, Cat, and Dog Massage Bill Unanimously
A bill to end state licensing and regulation of professionals offering massage services for equines, cats, and dogs has been unanimously adopted by the Nebraska Legislature.
Don’t Create Red Tape When Markets Will Suffice
Don’t Create Red Tape When Markets Will Suffice
Convincing lawmakers to get out of the way has been a tough row to hoe.
Job Licensing Reform Will Make Nebraska The Best Around
Job Licensing Reform Will Make Nebraska The Best Around
The Legislature should remember Mr. Miyagi's lessons as they reform job licensing.
Job Licensing Reform in Nebraska Is Only Beginning
Job Licensing Reform in Nebraska Is Only Beginning
The marathon to pass LB299 is only a warm-up for what lies ahead.
Nebraska One of Many States Considering Changes After Federal Tax Reform
Nebraska One of Many States Considering Changes After Federal Tax Reform
If an imminent state tax increase is not halted, Nebraska will fall behind other states two-fold.