A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
A School Board Member Faced a Recall. The Reason May Surprise You.
You may be surprised to find out why this school board member faced a recall.
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Before Black Friday, November 21 Is “Economic Growth Tuesday”
Some big news that will be delivered on November 21 might get lost in the Thanksgiving festivities.
Study: Nebraska Can Reach Top 5 for New Jobs with Licensing Reforms
Study: Nebraska Can Reach Top 5 for New Jobs with Licensing Reforms
A new study finds Nebraska stands to gain more from job licensing reforms than other states.
Personal Property Tax Reform: A Realistic Option
Personal Property Tax Reform: A Realistic Option
Other states in our region have shown that personal property tax reform is practical and helpful to economic growth.
Toyota-Mazda and Nebraska’s Business Tax Climate Ranking
Toyota-Mazda and Nebraska’s Business Tax Climate Ranking
The Tax Foundation has released its newest annual ranking of business tax climates.
FTC Chairman Says Too Much Job Licensing Undermines Freedom to Work
FTC Chairman Says Too Much Job Licensing Undermines Freedom to Work
Watch remarks on Occupational Licensing Reform by Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen shown at the Platte Institute's 2017 Legislative Summit.
How Does Personal Property Tax Impact Your County?
How Does Personal Property Tax Impact Your County?
We've run the numbers on the personal property tax burden in each county in Nebraska. Search for your county here.
This Time, It’s Personal: Nebraska’s Personal Property Tax
This Time, It’s Personal: Nebraska’s Personal Property Tax
A tax on business equipment comes with red tape that is harming economic growth in Nebraska.
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
An Undue Burden: A Licensed Massage Therapist Explains Barriers in State Licensing Law
Nebraska takes about twice as long to train licensed massage therapists as most states, but not all the training is essential for safety.
Rolling Back Harmful Red Tape
Rolling Back Harmful Red Tape
Governor Ricketts writes in his weekly column about action being taken to cut red tape regulation.
A Summer’s Swim through the Unexpectedly Murky Waters of Local Government Finance
A Summer’s Swim through the Unexpectedly Murky Waters of Local Government Finance
Why is Nebraska one of only six states with an inheritance tax?
Surprisingly, Nebraska Gets It Right on Sales Tax Holidays
Surprisingly, Nebraska Gets It Right on Sales Tax Holidays
Nebraska has avoided using a tax policy gimmick that doesn't really help taxpayers or the economy.
While Nebraska Debates Job Licensing Reform, Montana Just Does It
While Nebraska Debates Job Licensing Reform, Montana Just Does It
A proposal that was controversial in Nebraska was a cakewalk in another rural state.
Policy Brief: One Size Fits All Federal Policy Endangers Omaha Children and Families
Policy Brief: One Size Fits All Federal Policy Endangers Omaha Children and Families
Something as simple and local as a crosswalk in your neighborhood can sometimes be determined by policies from Washington, D.C.