• OpenSky Policy Institute’s mission is to improve opportunities for every Nebraskan by providing impartial and precise research, analysis, education, and leadership. (about us)

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    Who We Are

    OpenSky Policy Institute is an independent, educational organization dedicated to improving the understanding of budget policy by disseminating timely, clearly-written, and visually appealing analyses through a variety of media.… (read more)

    Our Goal

    The goal of OpenSky Policy Institute is to put the state on a sustainable long-term growth path that will balance the needs of its citizens with the capacity of the revenue structure.… (read more)

    What We Do

    OpenSky Policy Institute seeks to improve the tone of the public discourse about fiscal issues in Nebraska by sharing ideas and information to stimulate a dialogue, involving a wide spectrum of citizens in the discussion.… (read more)

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    Lincoln Journal-Star Features OpenSky in Editorial

    Posted March 22nd, 2012 by Dylan

    If you haven’t seen it already, check out the editorial from the Lincoln Journal-Star this morning:
    Editorial, 3/22: Open Sky Institute adds voice… (read more)

    Our Thoughts on The Amended Tax Cut Package

    Posted March 22nd, 2012 by Dylan

    The tax cut package, LB 970, has gone through some changes recently. We at OpenSky have continued to track how the proposal has changed and what that means for Nebraska.
    The latest change was an amendment called AM 2572, which is an improvement from the original proposal but is still worrisome for a number of reasons.
    The package would still… (read more)

    Income tax cut proposal exports millions out of state

    Posted February 23rd, 2012 by Dylan

    After further examination of the governor’s tax cut proposal, LB 970, we discovered that the proposal would send $20-$26 million to people who don’t live in Nebraska.[1]… (read more)
    This is partly because some people commute into Nebraska from neighboring states to work here, but also from absent land owners or investors who pay Nebraska income tax on the portion of

    OpenSky Executive Director Renee Fry testified before the Revenue Committee in opposition to LB 970

    Posted January 27th, 2012 by OpenSky Policy

    On Thursday, January 26th, OpenSky Executive Director Renee Fry testified before the Revenue Committee in opposition to LB 970.  Even though we’re just getting up and running here at OpenSky, we felt compelled to testify because two very important pieces of information seemed to be missing from the debate: 1) LB 970 is not focused on Nebraska’s middle class as… (read more)