Policy Studies
108th Nebraska Legislature Issue Guide
The elections are over, and Nebraskans now know who will be representing them in the Nebraska Legislature. People…
Tax Policy
Michael Lucci on the Future of Nebraska’s Tax Policy
Nebraska ranks 39th in the country for property tax competitiveness. How do we modernize our tax policy to…
News Releases
News Release: Jack Henry Elected to Platte Institute Board of Directors
NEWS RELEASE from the Platte Institute Attachment: Photo of Jack Henry CONTACT: Jim Vokal (402) 452-3737 jvokal@platteinstitute.org…
Regulatory Reform
Support Your Local Cottage Food Producer This Holiday Season
We are happy to share with you our 2022 Cottage Food Holiday Guide. The guide contains the offerings…
Regulatory Reform
No More Excuses: Post the Unicameral’s Meeting Videos Online
In 2022, the State of Nebraska made it easier for taxpayers to get involved in the process of…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s Surging Tax Revenues Should Accelerate Reforms
What to do with Nebraska’s surging tax revenues is a problem every policymaker would like to face. Nebraska…
Regulatory Reform
Nicole Fox on Why Transparent Governments Post Hearings Online
Today, we’re talking about transparency in government and the need to post legislative debate and hearings online. Nicole…
Regulatory Reform
Nebraska’s Cottage Food Law Produces Opportunities
In 2019, the Platte Institute worked with Senator Sue Crawford to pass the Nebraska Cottage Food Law. LB304…
Tax Policy
Nebraska Income Tax Modernization
Nebraska’s income tax was created in the Nebraska Revenue Act of 1967 and has been applied to both…
Tax Policy
Nebraska Sales Tax Modernization
Nebraska was one of the last states to adopt a sales tax, allowing the Cornhusker State to benefit…
Tax Policy
Nebraska property tax modernization
Nebraska’s property tax is older than the state itself, and old taxes benefit from being updated as the…
Tax Policy
Missouri Tax Reform Heightens Tax Competition on Nebraska’s Border
Missouri Governor Mike Parsons signed a tax reform package into law on Wednesday, October 5th, improving Missouri’s individual…