Stay up to date on policy and research impacting all Nebraskans.
School District Profiles
Review financial information, demographics and achievement data for all 244 public school districts.
Taking Ownership
Review OpenSky’s easy-to-understand guide surrounding property taxes in Nebraska.
Private School Tax Credits
Voters to decide on taxpayer-funded scholarship program that treatens funding for public schools.
Inside The Numbers
Demographics, statistics and other information on each of Nebraska’s 49 legislative districts.
Consumption Tax Proposal
Learn about proposal to replace most state and local taxes with a single tax on consumption.
A Healthy Nebraska
Read OpenSky’s overview of Medicaid and CHIP funding in the Cornhusker State.
How the tax package impacts Nebraskans
The proposal to lower property taxes paid to fund local government services will reduce property taxes paid by property owners, but it’s important to understand how the package that raises the state sales tax rate impacts all consumers and the [...]
VIDEO: Why proposed tax shift is wrong for Nebraska
https://youtu.be/NgHmxFF7dXo The tax package designed to lower property taxes paid to local political subdivisions would increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income working families and make it increasingly difficult for cities, counties and schools to provide the [...]
VIDEO: What’s inside the state budget adjustments?
https://youtu.be/Kv_4YUgFjpM The budget package advanced to the final round of consideration is marked by notable mid-biennium adjustments, including a sizable sweep of cash funds to the state’s general fund – something the state typically won’t do until times [...]
Sound Research and Analysis
As part of our work to ensure all Nebraskans have the opportunity to thrive, OpenSky Policy Institute works with lawmakers, researchers and other experts to deliver clear thinking for a stronger Nebraska.