Nebraska’s budget funds for services at the core of the Good Life. In fact, more than 90 percent of the state’s general fund budget goes to fund education, health and human services and public safety. As such, the budget decisions our policymakers have serious implications for all Nebraskans.
$250 The Internal Revenue Service estimates that the average taxpayer spends 13 hours and $250 each year to prepare and file their taxes. That represents billions of dollars paid annually by working [...]
In commentary published by the Kearney Hub, J.L. Schmidt notes "red flags" surrounding many of the victories touted by Gov. Jim Pillen following the recent legislative session. The column cites concerns voiced [...]
40% Leaders at Southeast Community College are planning to hike the district’s property tax levy to the maximum in next year’s budget, potentially increasing what some taxpayers will pay in support of [...]
19 million The temporary expansion of the federal Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan has expired and reverted to the 2017 tax law. Under those provisions, 19 million children [...]
In its story on the effort to repeal a bill that provides tax credits for donations to private school voucher programs, KMTV spoke with OpenSky Policy Institute Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Firestone. [...]
Support Our Schools Nebraska, a coalition of educators, nonprofits and other groups including OpenSky Policy Institute, kicked off a petition drive on Tuesday seeking to put LB 753 before voters on the [...]
Support Our Schools Nebraska, a coalition of educators, nonprofits and other groups including OpenSky Policy Institute, kicked off a petition drive on Tuesday seeking to put LB 753 before voters on the [...]
291 Of the 812 bills introduced at the start of the Nebraska legislative session, 291 were approved in some form, Speaker John Arch said in his closing remarks. With most every bill [...]
In a story on the signing of LB 243, KOLN talked to family farmers in Gage County about the property tax burden in Nebraska. The bill providing tax breaks over a series [...]
With the 2023 legislative session wrapping up on Thursday, here’s a look at some of the main developments in the state’s fiscal debate. State commits more funds for public schools The Legislature, [...]