Property tax relief through increased school funding debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 7 to reduce property taxes by raising the state sales tax rate and directing the additional revenue to Nebraska’s public schools.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a proposal May 7 to reduce property taxes by raising the state sales tax rate and directing the additional revenue to Nebraska’s public schools.
Read MoreThe state is authorized to create several new specialty license plates under a bill passed May 2.
Read MoreThree legislative committees heard testimony April 24 on a proposal to direct new sales tax revenue to the state’s public schools in an effort to reduce property taxes.
Read MoreA bill that would provide a cash incentive for employers who contribute to an employee’s state college savings plan advanced from general file April 16 after lawmakers amended it to include another college savings proposal.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill April 9 intended to increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development.
Read MoreThe Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would authorize the creation of several new specialty license plates.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a tax cleanup bill after amending it to include a provision meant to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster.
Read MoreA proposed amendment meant to provide tax relief for those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster became the focus of debate on a tax cleanup bill April 5.
Read MoreOut-of-state corporations selling software to Nebraska customers would pay state income tax on those sales under a proposal heard April 3 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MorePower poles and power lines owned by a city or public power entity would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill advanced from general file March 25.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school.
Read MoreNebraska would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking under a bill heard March 6 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill March 7 that requires political subdivisions such as counties and school districts to hold a public hearing before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 4 to a bill that would require internet retailers without a physical presence in Nebraska to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents.
Read MoreCities, counties and school districts could not increase the amount of property taxes they collect by more than 3 percent from year to year under a proposed amendment to the state constitution heard Feb. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
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