Special Report: Taxpayers to be Saddled with Growing Omaha Pension Debt
Special Report: Taxpayers to be Saddled with Growing Omaha Pension Debt
Omaha's pension debt continues to grow, and that should be a wake-up call for city leaders and taxpayers.
Nebraska Needs More Entrepreneurs
Nebraska Needs More Entrepreneurs
Gallup CEO and Chairman Jim Clifton says that the state of entrepreneurship will determine the country's economic destiny.
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Five: Economic Development vs. Economic Growth
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Five: Economic Development vs. Economic Growth
Nebraska lags behind most of its rivals in the creation of new businesses and economic growth, even though the state spends more per capita on economic development incentives.
Economic Development vs. Economic Growth
Economic Development vs. Economic Growth
When people talk about economic development or economic growth, are they talking about the same thing?
Got Freedom? Ranking Shows Nebraska Could Use Some More
Got Freedom? Ranking Shows Nebraska Could Use Some More
A national ranking of states shows Nebraska lags behind its neighbors and rivals in economic freedom.
A Twenty-First Century Tax Code for Nebraska
A Twenty-First Century Tax Code for Nebraska
The Tax Foundation and the Platte Institute show how Nebraska can responsibly reform its tax code to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Four: Taking Lessons on Education Options
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Four: Taking Lessons on Education Options
How do the education choices available to Nebraska's families compare with our economic rivals?
Tax Foundation Says Nebraska Reform Can Be Achieved
Tax Foundation Says Nebraska Reform Can Be Achieved
The nation's leading tax research organization says Nebraska's tax system is in need of an upgrade.
Grow Nebraska’s Workforce with Tax Reform
Grow Nebraska’s Workforce with Tax Reform
Job creation and tax reform matter in Nebraska, perhaps now more than at any other time.
Platte Institute in the News: “Time for long-needed reform” on licensing
Platte Institute in the News: “Time for long-needed reform” on licensing
The Omaha World-Herald Editorial Board says it's time for Nebraska to reform overly burdensome state occupational licensing laws.
More Spending Won’t Grow Nebraska
More Spending Won’t Grow Nebraska
Bigger government? Smaller government? Which side is right?
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.
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Three: How Our Taxes and Spending Compare
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Three: How Our Taxes and Spending Compare
Compared to our economic rivals, Nebraska's government takes substantially more earnings from our residents in taxes.
Tax Reform Can Add Certainty to Nebraska’s Budget Picture
Tax Reform Can Add Certainty to Nebraska’s Budget Picture
Recent budget projections provide an even better reason for Nebraska to reform its tax system.