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.
Platte Institute Video: Removing Barriers for Nebraskans
Platte Institute Video: Removing Barriers for Nebraskans
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:
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Two: Where Are Nebraskans Moving?
Removing Barriers in Nebraska Part Two: Where Are Nebraskans Moving?
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 Nebraskans Are Choosing Instead of Nebraska
Five States Nebraskans Are Choosing Instead of Nebraska
Five states are Nebraska's key competitiors for the jobs, population, and incomes that lead to growth.
Nebraska Ranked Among Worst for Small Business
Nebraska Ranked Among Worst for Small Business
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council ranks Nebraska alongside infamous high-tax states like Maryland and Connecticut.
Removing Barriers in Nebraska, Part One: Why Growing Nebraska Matters
Removing Barriers in Nebraska, Part One: Why Growing Nebraska Matters
Nebraska is falling behind the rest of the country in the creation of new jobs and population growth.
Nebraska Ranks Below Average in Job and Population Growth
Nebraska Ranks Below Average in Job and Population Growth
From 2004-2014, Nebraska ranked below the national average on two very important economic measures.
Food Trucks: The Taxpayers Lincoln Forgot
Food Trucks: The Taxpayers Lincoln Forgot
Nebraska's largest cities have opposite budget situations, and opposite treatment of a fast-growing industry.