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Tax study public hearing dates announced

Tax study public hearing dates announced

The Tax Modernization Committee has announced its schedule for public hearings, which are part of its study of the Nebraska Tax Code. The public hearings will be held:

  • Monday, Sept. 23 at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.;
  • Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
  • Thursday, Sept. 26 at Northeast Nebraska Community College in Norfolk, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
  • Thursday, Oct. 17 at Metro Community College South Omaha Campus in Omaha, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and
  • Friday, Oct. 18 at the Capitol in Lincoln, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All times are local.

The hearings will be held to allow committee members to hear from Nebraska residents about their ideas regarding state taxes and tax reform. We encourage you to attend a meeting near you to make your voice heard.

You can find more information to help you follow the tax study at our Tax Study Resources page. Also, we are available to present to any group interested in learning more about the tax study and Nebraska fiscal policy in general. Contact our communications director Chuck Brown at 402-610-1522 or cbrown@openskypolicy.org if you’re interested in having us speak with your group.

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Tax study public hearing dates announced

The Tax Modernization Committee has announced its schedule for public hearings, which are part of its study of the Nebraska Tax Code.