For immediate release – Jan. 18, 2023
LINCOLN — Below is a statement from OpenSky Policy Institute Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Firestone regarding the tax agenda discussed by the governor on Wednesday.
“We have serious concerns about the affordability of the tax measures discussed by the governor, especially given his recent commitment to significantly increase public education funding. It’s also important to note that a robust body of evidence regularly shows tax rates alone do not drive location decisions. Other factors such as quality of life, access to good jobs and the desire to be close to family rank much higher than taxes in the decisions of businesses and individuals.”
Contact Chuck Brown at 402-610-1522 or cbrown@openskypolicy.org for more information.