OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (12/6/24)
75% Nebraska voters sent a clear message in last month’s election on paid sick leave, approving ballot measure 436 by a staggering 50-point margin, with nearly 75% of Nebraskans voting to pass the measure. Similar successful initiatives in Alaska and [...]
OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (11/22/24)
$432 millionOn Wednesday, Nebraska’s Tax Rate Review Committee projected a $432 million budget shortfall for the upcoming FY26-FY27 biennium, nearly $490 million below what was expected after the conclusion of the 2024 special session in August. The Legislature will set [...]
OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (11/15/24)
$1.1 billion Iowa legislators will navigate a $1.1 billion budget shortage when they convene in January, largely driven by an aggressive income tax cut and a school voucher program that has eclipsed initial budget estimates. The 3.8% flat tax stands [...]
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