May 7, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
Tuesday is the 71st day of the Legislature’s session. That means there are 20 days to get done what can get done, and that includes updating Nebraska’s economic development programs, taxes, and the budget. Tuesday at 1:30, senators take up floor debate on tax reform....
Apr 9, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
Monday was the 55th day of the session. Senators have picked up the pace as the days dwindle, though that comes with extended debate on some issues, including debate as to whether extended debate means just that or is in fact filibustering. Measures that have fallen...
Mar 11, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
Last Friday and today are much needed legislative recess days for all concerned. Senators have had very long days (and evenings) in committee hearings over the last few weeks, and morning floor debate has at times been intense. This was a big week in the Legislature...
Feb 27, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
One hectic week in the Legislature gives way to another. This started off Tuesday with the Urban Affairs Committee’s consideration of LB 492, legislation aimed at expanding the metro area’s transit system. This goes directly to the Chamber’s 2040 vision of...
Feb 14, 2019 | PP Updates & Alerts
This is the week the big tax debate really gets underway in the Revenue Committee. On Wednesday, the committee considered Senator McCollister’s LB 276, which would repeal the Sub-S/LLC exemption for out-of-state income. This would be an invitation for Nebraska...
May 18, 2018 | PP Updates & Alerts
Taxation and revenues will continue to be a major focus of debate, post adjournment, in the interim, and when senators reconvene in 2019. Below is information on the revenues generated by Nebraska’s various taxes, per the Economic Forecasting Board at its February...
