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New polling we've conducted at the Platte Institute shows Nebraskans feel increasing concerns about property taxes and other taxes coming out of last year's recession.
Opinion: Tax modernization critical to ensure Nebraska’s growth
Blueprint Nebraska is developing a strategic plan for Nebraska to lead the Midwest in economic growth by 2030 and make Nebraska the best state to live, work and invest.
Comprehensive state tax reform plan brewing in Nebraska Legislature
A major new proposal for state tax reform is brewing and it appears likely to be moored to shifting more of the burden from income taxes to expansion of the sales tax base to include a broad array of currently untaxed services.
Blueprint Nebraska Unveils Tax Modernization Framework, Launches Statewide Dialogue on Path Forward
Lincoln – In a press briefing today that included members of the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee, Blueprint Nebraska made the case for a bold and robust plan to modernize the State’s aging tax code and explained why such an effort is essential for the health...
Post-pandemic trends look positive for Nebraska
Nebraska is set to come out of the pandemic in a better economic position than most states, according to Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber. The Nebraska Chamber, in partnership with Central Community College and the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, held...
Blueprint Nebraska preparing a final report on tax reform
Blueprint Nebraska recently highlighted the release of two key white papers outlining the case for broad modernization of Nebraska’s outdated tax system. The organization will consider themes presented in these papers as it prepares to deliver a final report outlining...
NE Chamber Brings Listening Tour to West Point
The West Point Chamber of Commerce held a Social at the Nielsen Center in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry as well as Northeast Community College. Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Bryan Slone talks about how the...
Future of Nebraska focus of forum
Legislators, educators and economic development leaders came together via Zoom Friday morning for a forum on the future of Nebraska.
Coronavirus offers growth opportunities for Nebraska, chamber leader says
Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told participants in an online legislative forum that Nebraska could grow by taking advantage of opportunities created by the pandemic.
Nebraska positioned to move ahead from pandemic difficulties, chamber president says
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce President Bryan Slone says Nebraska is positioned to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic in better economic shape than most states as it confronts challenges of attracting and retaining a skilled young workforce.