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 [...]
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 [...]
The impact of lost revenue committed to income tax cuts and property tax breaks passed this year in the Nebraska Legislature might not be felt right away, OpenSky Policy Institute Executive Director [...]
The Nebraska Legislature passed three bills on Thursday that provide tax relief while adjusting funding for schools. The report notes that the income tax cuts would largely benefit wealthy Nebraskans, with OpenSky [...]
State lawmakers on Thursday approved income tax cuts, hikes in state property tax credits, a tax credit for child care and a boost to school funding to offset property taxes. The Nebraska [...]
Nebraska lawmakers passed a trio of bills Friday cutting taxes and boosting state aid to schools. The World-Herald story includes a warning from Dr. Rebecca Firestone, executive director of the OpenSky Policy [...]
After the Nebraska Legislature voted Wednesday to set aside state tax credits for donations toward scholarships for students attending private schools, 10/11 spoke with supporters and opponents of LB 753, including OpenSky [...]
In a story aired Wednesday, KETV outlined line-item budget vetoes announced by Gov. Jim Pillen. The report outlines concerned expressed by OpenSky Policy Institute and others. View the story.
Gov. Jim Pillen announced line-item budget vetoes on Wednesday that outlined more than $140 million in proposed spending reductions over the next two years. In its report, the Nebraska Examiner noted objections [...]
Nebraska lawmakers on Wednesday passed LB 753, setting up school vouchers, but opponents including OpenSky are planning to put the matter before voters. In WOWT's report, OpenSky's Rebecca Firestone notes the difference between [...]