AM1572: What Does It Do?
AM1572: What Does It Do?
The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee has advanced its long-awaited property tax reform plan.
Economic Growth: 4th Quarter of 2018 and 2018 Annual Growth
Economic Growth: 4th Quarter of 2018 and 2018 Annual Growth
Nebraska's economy is estimated to have seen growth in 2018, but trailed the national average.
Tax Foundation: Proposed Tax Rate Increases Undo Impact of Property Tax Cuts
Tax Foundation: Proposed Tax Rate Increases Undo Impact of Property Tax Cuts
A leading national tax think tank says that without some changes, the Revenue Committee's property tax plan could do more harm than good.
Medieval Guilds and Modern Occupational Licensing
Medieval Guilds and Modern Occupational Licensing
The goal of policymakers should be the protection of the public from well-defined harm, not the protection of guild-like occupational structures.
Drive to Succeed: Transportation Law Shuts Out Competition
Drive to Succeed: Transportation Law Shuts Out Competition
A state law allows transportation companies to prevent newcomers from competing with them. Marc Nda would like to change that.
The Economics of a Cigarette Tax Increase
The Economics of a Cigarette Tax Increase
Evidence from other states show cigarette taxes are not a stable source of revenue for reducing property taxes.
Licensing with Laura: Punishing Initiative and Innovation
Licensing with Laura: Punishing Initiative and Innovation
Laura Ebke describes how job licensing laws can reduce opportunities for individual iniative and new, innovative professions.
New Law Helps Nebraskans Stand Up to Property Tax Hikes
New Law Helps Nebraskans Stand Up to Property Tax Hikes
The Nebraska Legislature has given final approval to a new limit on local property taxes.
The Revenue Committee’s Greatest Hits
The Revenue Committee’s Greatest Hits
We review key policy options heard before the Revenue Committee that could be combined for substantial, sustainable property tax reform.
Licensing with Laura: Seeking Legitimacy Through Licensing
Licensing with Laura: Seeking Legitimacy Through Licensing
More and more, professions are seeking licensing to obtain a sense of legitimacy in the public eye.
Nebraska Economic Growth: 3rd Quarter of 2018
Nebraska Economic Growth: 3rd Quarter of 2018
Nebraska made steady progress for economic growth in last year's third quarter.
When and Why Should We License Jobs, and When Shouldn’t We?
When and Why Should We License Jobs, and When Shouldn’t We?
Laura Ebke introduces her new series of articles on job licensing reform in Nebraska.
Committee Gives Quick Approval to New Property Tax Limit
Committee Gives Quick Approval to New Property Tax Limit
LB103 has advanced to first-round debate in the Legislature.
No Shortage of Ideas on New Revenue Committee
No Shortage of Ideas on New Revenue Committee
The eight senators on the Revenue Committee plan to put forward a variety of proposals.