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Facebook Friday: Next Property Tax Debate Scheduled for Wednesday

A new property tax-related amendment is expected to see legislative debate on Wednesday.

Home Baking Law Gives Rise to New Cottage Businesses

Meet five cottage food producers from different corners of Nebraska, who are now able to open their food-selling businesses:

By Adam Weinberg

Facebook Friday: Debate Begins on LB289

Full legislative debate on property tax reform has started, but senators are short on time, and barriers to a compromise remain high.

AM1572: What Does It Do?

The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee has advanced its long-awaited property tax reform plan.

By Adam Weinberg

Facebook Friday: Tax Reform Debate Preview

Legislative debate on the Revenue Committee's proposed property tax plan begins Tuesday.

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.

By Adam Weinberg

Facebook Friday: Pros and Cons of the Revenue Committee Tax Plan

The Revenue Committee unveiled its proposed tax plan. We review the pros and cons and how it could be improved.

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.

By Adam Weinberg

Facebook Friday: The Revenue Committee Announces a Property Tax Plan

The Revenue Committee released its proposed property tax reform plan.

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.

By Laura Ebke

Facebook Friday Highlights for April 12

The Revenue Committee will soon host a special hearing on its proposed property tax reform plan.

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.

By Adam Weinberg

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.

By Sarah Curry

Facebook Friday: Halfway Through Session, Priority Bills Shape Landscape

With the 2019 legislative session now half over, bill hearings are complete. Senators, committees, and the Speaker have selected their priority bills. We discuss one priority bill that might cut your cell phone bill.