Political subdivisions must own up for property tax hikes
Political subdivisions must own up for property tax hikes
Elected officials must return windfalls to taxpayers or own up for their spending.
By Jim Vokal
Moving Truck Survey Shows 2019 Nebraska Migration Trends
Moving Truck Survey Shows 2019 Nebraska Migration Trends
See who relocated to and from Nebraska last year.
By Adam Weinberg
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB news team to discuss the 2020 Nebraska property tax debate.
By Adam Weinberg
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
Today, the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convenes. Last year, 739 bills were introduced. Of those, 255 (roughly 1/3) were signed into law and 3 were vetoed. A resulting 481 bills were carried over. The first ten days of session are when new bills are introduced. It is anticipated another 500-700 bills will...
By Nicole Fox
Would You Prefer Godfather’s Pizza or Valentino’s for Dinner?
Would You Prefer Godfather’s Pizza or Valentino’s for Dinner?
This is my third post regarding Nebraska’s requirement that household goods (HHG) movers and passenger carriers obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN). In my previous posts I’ve mentioned that a bill was introduced during the 2019 legislative session, LB461, that would repeal this requirement. The Platte Institute is grateful to Senator Curt...
By Nicole Fox
Omaha Capitol District seeking additional occupation tax
Omaha Capitol District seeking additional occupation tax
It’s the first Monday of the new year, and by now, most taxpayers are officially back to work after the holidays. Tomorrow, the Omaha City Council has its first meeting of 2020, and this taxpayer will be watching with great interest. You see, a month ago, KETV aired a story that really grabbed my attention....
By Nicole Fox
Colorado governor cheers tax cut in New Year message
Colorado governor cheers tax cut in New Year message
Colorado's Democratic governor gave a great argument for tax reform.
By Adam Weinberg
Protecting your DNA in the free market
Protecting your DNA in the free market
As a “hobbyist” genealogist for the last 10 years, there’s always been one branch of the family tree that’s been a bit of a mystery. I started my hobby as the result of Ancestry.com commercials at about this time of year–I remember my family watching “A Christmas Story” and these commercials were persistent, and my...
By Laura Ebke
Nebraska gas tax to decrease in New Year
Nebraska gas tax to decrease in New Year
The Legislature's 2015 gas tax increase has reached its destination.
By Adam Weinberg
Smoking changes are confusing to retailers. But should they be?
Smoking changes are confusing to retailers. But should they be?
I’m not a smoker, nor have I ever smoked (not even to “try it out”). My parents weren’t smokers. None of my grandparents smoked (although I’m told that one of my grandfathers smoked until sometime in the ’40’s, when my mom and aunt were diagnosed with mild asthma, and he quit). I’ve had friends who...
By Laura Ebke