One of the most important functions of government is to maintain a high-quality public education system. In many states, however, this objective is being undermined by tax policies that redirect public dollars for K-12 education toward private schools.
Nebraska
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report May 17, 2017 Public Loss Private Gain: How School Voucher Tax Shelters Undermine Public Education
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blog May 4, 2017 Nebraska Vote Is Latest Defeat for Tax-Cut “Trigger” Gimmick
Nebraska lawmakers had a long and contentious tax-cut debate this session but ultimately chose the wise path and rejected attempts to give a massive tax cut to the wealthy at… -
ITEP Work in Action April 17, 2017 Open Sky Policy Institute: Amid budget woes, plan calls for tax cuts for the wealthy
LB 461, the tax-cut package put forth by the Revenue Committee, is first and foremost an income tax cut for wealthy Nebraskans and the proposal does little to truly address… -
ITEP Work in Action February 16, 2017 Open Sky Policy Institute: Income tax bills good for wealthy and non-residents
Forty percent of Nebraskans would see tax increases under LB 452 Low- and middle-income earners pay more of their incomes in sales taxes than income taxes. This is reflected in… -
ITEP Work in Action January 30, 2017 Open Sky Policy Institute: Some facts about LB 337 — the governor’s tax plan
Below are some facts regarding, LB 337, the governor’s income tax cut plan: The example middle-class Nebraska taxpayer used to roll out the plan would not receive a tax cut under… -
media mention August 30, 2016 Governing: Back-to-School Tax Holidays Losing Popularity Among Lawmakers
“[Tax holidays] don’t help lower-income people much either, according to the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP).” Read more -
ITEP Work in Action December 4, 2015 Open Sky Policy Institute: Nebraska Taxes at a Glance
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ITEP Work in Action October 21, 2015 Open Sky Policy Institute: Policy brief: More about the gas tax and inflation
On average, Nebraskans paid nearly $1,200 more annually for gas per car in 2013 than they did in 1993.However, in 2013, Nebraskans paid just $3 more in state gas taxes… -
media mention July 8, 2015 TI News Daily: Some States Prefer Transportation Over Tax relief
To meet infrastructure needs, several states have had to increase other taxes, such as gasoline taxes. These states include Idaho, Iowa, Georgia, Nebraska, North Carolina, Kentucky, Utah and South Dakota.… -
media mention July 6, 2015 Rapid News Network: Michigan Senate could see road fix funding package today
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today applauded the Michigan Senate for their leadership in passing a comprehensive plan to fix Michigan’s roads. Gas taxes in six other states are to rise Wednesday,… -
media mention July 6, 2015 Planetizen: State Gas Tax Changes Effective July 1: Six Up; One Down
Carl Davis, Research Director of the Institute on Tax and Economic Policy (ITEP) writes where gas taxes used to fund transportation infrastructure increased, if only by decimal points, and about… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Zero Hedge: These Six States Just Raised Their Gasoline Tax
According to the Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), starting today, six states will increase their gas taxes to help pay for transportation… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Convenience Store Decisions: Fuel Taxes Increase in Six States
Six states raise fuel levy to fund transportation projects to make up for federal deficits. According to the Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy… -
media mention July 1, 2015 RTT News: Six States Brace for Higher Gas Tax Rates
Drivers in Idaho, Georgia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Nebraska and Vermont will be charged more at the pump starting July 1, according to the Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Market Watch: Gasoline Taxes Going Up
Two groups have put together a list of six states in which gasoline taxes will go up beginning Wednesday. Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute on Taxation and Economic… -
media mention July 1, 2015 Equipment World: Gas Tax Increases for Transportation Funding Start Today in 6 States
The flurry of state gas tax legislation enacted earlier this year now goes into effect for a handful of states across the country, providing an increase in funding for much-needed… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Roll Call: Gas Tax to Rise in Six States Next Month
“On Wednesday July 1, six states will raise their gasoline tax rates. While some drivers may view this as an unwelcome development during the busy summer travel season, the reality… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Spokesman Review: Ready For 7 Cents More At Pumps?
Six states are scheduled to increase their gas taxes on July 1 to help pay for transportation projects, according to the Citizens for Tax Justice and Institute on Taxation and… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Washington Post: Fill The Tank Today
The residents of six states will pay more at the pump starting July 1 as increased gas taxes go into effect. Motorists in Idaho, Georgia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Nebraska and… -
media mention June 30, 2015 Detroit Free Press: Senate Plan for Roads Includes 15-Cent Boost in Gas Tax
LANSING – A 15-cent increase in the tax on gasoline, phased in over three years, would be the centerpiece of a funding plan the state Senate is expected to consider… -
media mention June 29, 2015 The Hill: Six States Increasing Gas Taxes on July 1
Six states are scheduled to increase their gas taxes on July 1 to help pay for transportation projects, according to the Citizens for Tax Justice and Institute on Taxation and… -
media mention April 27, 2015 Omaha World-Herald: Static gas tax rate curbs Nebraska’s buying power
“It’s an inevitable fact that if gas tax rates are not updated from time to time, the tax is not going to keep pace with construction costs,” said Carl Davis… -
ITEP Work in Action April 6, 2015 Open Sky Policy Institute: Gas tax and transportation in Nebraska
In 2011, the Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy (ITEP) published “Building a Better Gas Tax” in which they recommended that states looking to modernize their gas tax increase gas… -
ITEP Work in Action March 16, 2015 Open Sky Policy Institute: Frequently asked questions about LB 280′s impact on taxpayers
“All Nebraskans would experience lower property taxes under this proposal, and many residents would pay less in taxes overall. LB 280 makes our tax code more progressive, ensuring that low-… -
ITEP Work in Action February 19, 2015 Open Sky Policy Institute: LB 357 would lead to budget cuts, benefits top earners
LB 357 calls for significant reductions in personal and corporate income tax rates over several years. It also transfers $160 million out of the cash reserve, $80 million to the…