Nebraskanomics

Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Lou Ann Linehan. During this episode we dive into this years tax relief efforts, choice in education, and where Nebraska goes from here. Senator Linehan shares valuable insights from her years as revenue committee chairwoman and champion of tax relief.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Join us in this episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and EVP for the American Legislative Exchange Council. We dive into the significance of state tax policies and their impact on economic competitiveness. Jonathan shares valuable insights from the Rich State's Poor State's report, a guide ranking the economic outlook of each state. Stay tuned as we discuss the correlation between lower tax burdens and economic growth.

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It’s time to stop the status quo. Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

500,000 Nebraskans read The Flatwater Free Press’ weekly report.

Each week, this organization updates their database of government salaries in Nebraska through their Government Transparency Project.Today on Nebraskanomics, I’m joined by Matt Wynn, the executive director of The Flatwater Free Press. Tune into the latest episode of Nebraskanomics, Tracking Government Salaries, to learn about their eye opening database.

Stay tuned until the end to learn about new updates to the database and how this impacts government transparency.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

It’s time to stop the status quo. Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

❌People aren’t moving to Nebraska.

From tax year 2019 to 2020, Nebraska ranked 45th for the net percentage of income taxpayers brought from other states by moving.

Idaho added a net of 36,000+ taxpayers (or a 2% boost to its population), while Nebraska lost a net about 4,200 people to migration.

Tune into the latest episode of Nebraskanomics, 4 Ways to Make Nebraska Compete with Anyone, to learn how we can compete with other states to make the Good Life accessible for more people.

Stay tuned until the end to learn how we can imitate the economic success of South Korea’s marketplace.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

❌It’s time to stop the status quo.

Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

The Unicameral is undergoing a great loss of historical knowledge and experience.

There are 16 new state senators, which is nearly one in every three legislative seats.

Tune into the latest episode of Nebraskanomics, A View from Behind the Glass, to hear from three of our staff members who are former Nebraska state senators:

Stay tuned until the end to learn what is happening in the weeks before the 108th Legislative Session starts that may not be obvious to the average Nebraskan.

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Want to know which issues will be discussed in the 108th Legislative Session? Checkout our Legislative Issue Guide here.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

❌It’s time to stop the status quo.

Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Nebraska ranks 39th in the country for property tax competitiveness. Tune into the latest episode of Nebraskanomics, The Future of Nebraska’s Tax Policy, to understand how we need to modernize our tax policy. 

Joining me today is Michael Lucci, The Platte Institute's Senior Policy Advisor. Previously, Michael was the vice president of state projects at The Tax Foundation, the vice president of policy at The Illinois Policy Institute, and the deputy chief of staff for policy to the governor of Illinois. 

Stay tuned until the end to learn which three taxes should be removed from the tax base to modernize the tax code. Read the Nebraska Tax Modernization Report here: https://bit.ly/3BMsmXr 

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.  ❌It’s time to stop the status quo.  Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Can you believe that Nebraska is one of the VERY last states in the country to post its own state government meeting videos online for the public to watch?

Stay tuned until the end, when I'll share the shocking truth about what the leadership from the Legislature and Nebraska Public Media really want.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

❌It’s time to stop the status quo.

Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Did you know that Nebraska is one of only a FEW states that does not archive video recordings online to make them available to view later?

Joining me today is Nicole Fox, Director of Government Relations at The Platte Institute and a former Nebraska State Senator.

Stay tuned until the end, to learn how you can help us pass this important legislation.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

❌It’s time to stop the status quo.

Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Are you sick of your local government making increases to your property taxes? Thanks to the Truth in Taxation law, constituents can now participate in a process to express their concerns and help protect your household or business finances.

Today, I’m joined by Patrick Bonnett, an elected official who serves on one of many local boards that levy property taxes. He is also the President and CEO of Encore Financial Services, and a member of the Papio Missouri River National Resources District Board.

Tune into the latest episode of Nebraskanomics, Nebraska Property Taxes and Your Pocketbook, as we discuss:

Stay tuned until the end to discover a free way we can equip you to keep local property taxes in check.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.

❌It’s time to stop the status quo.

Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

Want a say in how your property taxes are decided? Participate in a Truth in Taxation hearing. Every year in September, Nebraska's Truth in Taxation law requires cities, counties, school districts, and community college districts to directly notify taxpayers about proposed major property tax increases and hold public hearings where taxpayers can express their views about property taxes in their community.

Tune into the latest episode of Nebraskanomics, Make Nebraska property taxes honest with Truth in Taxation, to learn: 1) Why Nebraska created a Truth in Taxation law, 2) What the Truth in Taxation process will involve every September, and 3) How Nebraskans can use Truth in Taxation to keep property taxes in check. (11:05)

Stay tuned until the end, when I'll share how you can receive free Truth in Taxation resources, which will help you stand up for taxpayers in your area.

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If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy. ❌ It’s time to stop the status quo. Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.