Compared to Rivals, Nebraska Takes More from Taxpayers
Compared to Rivals, Nebraska Takes More from Taxpayers
Nebraskans pay much more in taxes per person than residents in the states to which we lose the most income and population.
Nebraskans pay much more in taxes per person than residents in the states to which we lose the most income and population.
Compared to our economic rivals, Nebraska's government takes substantially more earnings from our residents in taxes.
Recent budget projections provide an even better reason for Nebraska to reform its tax system.
Jim Vokal joins the KFAB Good Morning Show to discuss our new video about the barriers to economic opportunity faced by hardworking Nebraskans: See the video here:
Since 1992, the majority of income that has left Nebraska due to out-migration has relocated to just a handful of faster-growing states.
Five states are Nebraska's key competitiors for the jobs, population, and incomes that lead to growth.
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council ranks Nebraska alongside infamous high-tax states like Maryland and Connecticut.
Nebraska is falling behind the rest of the country in the creation of new jobs and population growth.
From 2004-2014, Nebraska ranked below the national average on two very important economic measures.
Nebraska's largest cities have opposite budget situations, and opposite treatment of a fast-growing industry.
Why don't we hear more about the other half of our property tax bills?
National Donut Day turned on a spotlight over a conflict about a new business in Hastings.
Meet the Nebraskans creating exciting new opportunities, and learn about the barriers standing in their way.
Policies that discourage investment slow the growth of incomes and make Nebraskans poorer than they could be.