Voter-approved initiatives can propose changes to the ways in which state and local governments raise revenue or spend resources. OpenSky Policy Institute provides research and analysis on such ballot measures to help fully inform the public on the possible effects if they are approved.

OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (7/28/23)

29,800 As Congress considers appropriations bills for FY 2024, current proposals would require states to turn away hundreds of thousands of postpartum adults and young children receiving assistance through the Special Supplemental [...]

By |2023-07-28T15:27:00-05:00July 28th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, Education, Federal Tax & Budget, Federal Tax and Budget, Home Featured, Income tax, OpenSky, Revenue, Revenue, Voucher|Comments Off on OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (7/28/23)
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Nebraska Examiner on July 20: Accusations fly in petition fight over tax credit for private school scholarships

Public school advocates continue to seek signatures for a petition that would let voters decide the fate of private school scholarship tax credits. In its story, the Nebraska Examiner notes analysis by [...]

By |2023-07-21T15:32:01-05:00July 20th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, OpenSky in the Media, Revenue, Voucher|Comments Off on Nebraska Examiner on July 20: Accusations fly in petition fight over tax credit for private school scholarships
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OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (7/14/23)

$6.368 billion Net General Fund tax receipts in Nebraska for FY 2022-23 totaled $6.368 billion, or 0.05% above the April forecast. But with recent tax cuts not reflected in those numbers and [...]

By |2023-07-14T14:43:03-05:00July 14th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Budget & Budget Process, Budget and Budget Process, Education, Education, Federal Tax & Budget, Federal Tax and Budget, Home Featured, Income tax, OpenSky, Revenue, Revenue, Voucher|Comments Off on OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (7/14/23)
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KLKN on July 14: Poll: More than half of Nebraskans want repeal of Opportunity Scholarships Act

A new poll indicates that most Nebraskans oppose a bill passed by the Legislature that creates tax credits for donations to private school scholarships. In its report on the survey results, KLKN [...]

By |2023-07-17T14:33:10-05:00July 14th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, Education, OpenSky in the Media, Voucher|Comments Off on KLKN on July 14: Poll: More than half of Nebraskans want repeal of Opportunity Scholarships Act
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Lincoln Journal Star on July 13: Poll says a majority of Nebraskans oppose ‘Opportunity Scholarships Act’

A poll conducted this spring indicates a majority of Nebraska voters opposed a law providing tax credits for donations to private school scholarships. In its story on the survey results, the Lincoln [...]

By |2023-07-17T14:47:16-05:00July 13th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, Education, OpenSky in the Media, Voucher|Comments Off on Lincoln Journal Star on July 13: Poll says a majority of Nebraskans oppose ‘Opportunity Scholarships Act’
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Nebraska Examiner on July 13: Think tank’s polling found 55% of Nebraskans oppose ‘Opportunity Scholarships’ Act

Survey results released by OpenSky Policy Institute show a majority of respondents would repeal a new state law that diverts state tax payments to groups providing private school scholarships. In its story [...]

By |2023-07-17T14:46:40-05:00July 13th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, Education, OpenSky in the Media, Voucher|Comments Off on Nebraska Examiner on July 13: Think tank’s polling found 55% of Nebraskans oppose ‘Opportunity Scholarships’ Act
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Likely voters weigh in on LB 753 and public school funding in Nebraska

A majority of voters oppose LB 753 and want to repeal the bill passed by the Nebraska Legislature this year that creates state tax credits for donations made to organizations granting private [...]

By |2023-10-10T16:04:34-05:00July 13th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, Education, Home Featured, OpenSky, Revenue, Revenue, Voucher|Comments Off on Likely voters weigh in on LB 753 and public school funding in Nebraska
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Omaha World-Herald on July 13: Poll suggests Nebraskans split on repeal of tax credits for private school scholarships

Just over half of participants in a recent poll favored repeal of a new law that will offer tax credits for donations to private school scholarships. In its story on the results, [...]

By |2023-07-17T14:57:23-05:00July 13th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, Education, OpenSky in the Media, Voucher|Comments Off on Omaha World-Herald on July 13: Poll suggests Nebraskans split on repeal of tax credits for private school scholarships
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KETV on July 13: Nebraska state senator pushes back against new school choice survey

A majority of Nebraska voters oppose the recently passed bill to create tax credits for donations to private school scholarships. In its report on recent survey results released by OpenSky Policy Institute, [...]

By |2023-07-17T15:06:45-05:00July 13th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Education, Education, OpenSky in the Media, Voucher|Comments Off on KETV on July 13: Nebraska state senator pushes back against new school choice survey
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OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (6/30/23)

$250 The Internal Revenue Service estimates that the average taxpayer spends 13 hours and $250 each year to prepare and file their taxes. That represents billions of dollars paid annually by working [...]

By |2023-06-29T12:22:12-05:00June 30th, 2023|Ballot Measures, Ballot Measures, Budget & Budget Process, Budget and Tax, Education, Home Featured, Income tax, Nebraska, OpenSky, Revenue, Voucher|Comments Off on OpenSkyLIGHTS: Focus on Nebraska fiscal policy (6/30/23)
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