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Legislators Debate Repeal of Alternative Minimum TaxIn his latest report from the Capitol, State Director Bob Hallstrom says Nebraska is one of only nine states in the nation with its own AMT.
Budget Takes Center StageRepeal of state's Alternative Minimum Tax under discussion; internship bill passes in State Director Bob Hallstrom's latest report from the Capitol.
Senators Hone in on Budget BillsIn his latest update from the Capitol, State Director Bob Hallstrom reports that the Legislative session is rapidly winding down.
Legislators Reach Education Deal, Turn to Other IssuesIn his latest update from Lincoln, State Director Bob Hallstrom also reports on increased state revenues.
Two High School Seniors Win Nationally Prestigious ScholarshipsNews Release--Education Foundation of NFIB looking to help America's future entrepreneurs.
Less Than a Month Remains for LegislatureMore than half of the designated priority bills have yet to receive first-round debate, reports NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom in his latest report from the Capitol.
Legislature Moves Into Final Third of SessionThe next meeting of the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board will have a huge influence on the state budget, reports NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom in his latest report.
March Tax Receipts 6 Percent Below ProjectionsLawmakers rely on the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board's estimations when crafting the state budget.
Nights Getting Longer for the LegislatureIn his update for the week of April 1-5, State Director Bob Hallstrom reports the pace of floor debate has slowed, while an end-of-session deadline looms.
Legislature Adjourns for Easter BreakLawmakers move Water Sustainability Task Force bill ahead before departing, reports NFIB State Director Bob Hallstrom in his latest update from Lincoln.
Governor to Meet With Members, April 9State's chief executive to give keynote address at NFIB's annual Small Business Day at the Capitol.
Tax Modernization Plan AdvancesLegislators take step toward first overhaul in more than half a century, reports NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom in his latest update from the Capitol.
Nebraska Loses Ground on Workers' Comp CostsAlthough ranked 18th lowest in the country, a decade ago, state was a top-10 for affordability.
Speaker to Designate Final Bills, March 18As the Legislature comes to its midpoint, priority proposals expected to dominate balance of the session, reports NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom in his latest report from the State Capitol.
Meet Your New Member Support ManagerNo stranger to NFIB, Stephanie Wentz brings extensive association, lobbying and bipartisan political experience to job.
Session One-Third CompleteDeadlines for priority bills set for March 15 and March 18.
Would You Like to Receive Our State News Releases?Members have the option of being notified of NFIB/Nebraska bulletins at the same time the media are.
Governor's Tax Reform Bills AxedLegislators prefer establishing a Tax Modernization Commission first, reports NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom in his seventh legislative report.
Senator Promotes WC Reform on Mental/Mental BillIn his sixth legislative update of the session, NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom reports on the tenacity of one lawmaker and six bills of interest to small-business owners.
Cost of Medicaid Expansion, Running State DepartmentsAlso: Nebraska in top ten of states with smarter citizens.
Legislators Cautioned on Tax Reform BillsIn his fifth legislative update of the session, NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom testifies on the governor's proposals to radically transform the state's revenues.
Senators, Committees to Select Priority Bills by Feb. 25In his fourth legislative report of the session, State Director Robert Hallstrom discusses progress of tax reform, workers' compensation measures.
Bill Introduction Deadline PassesSenators will now chew over 655 measures and four proposed constitutional amendments, reports State Director Robert Hallstrom in his third update from the Capitol.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Nebraska's Young EntrepreneursYour tax-deductible donation will allow NFIB to support graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
2013 State Member Ballot ResultsSmall-business owners give their opinion on abolishing state income tax, workers' compensation for telecommuting employees, and guaranteed paid sick leave.
Senators Start On Elimination of Sales Tax ExemptionsIn his second report from the Capitol, State Director Bob Hallstrom writes that work has begun on elements of governor's agenda.
Comment on Today’s State of the State AddressNews release from Bob Hallstrom, Nebraska state director for the National Federation of Independent Business
2013 Legislature ConvenesIn his first report of the new session, NFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom talks about the committees and small-business priorities.
Unemployment Insurance Costs DeclineNFIB supported legislation to establish the broader range of rate categories a number of years ago.
Right-To-Work States See Higher Growth in Wages, JobsNFIB will continue to promote preservation of Nebraska's law.
Your Meeting With Gov. Heineman Has Been SetNFIB's annual Small Business Day at the Capitol is April 9.
New Faces, Bold Agenda Open Legislative Session, Jan. 9Governor seeks elimination of inheritance tax, reduction in state income tax.
YEF Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 6The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
Nebraska Opts for Federal Health-Care ExchangeObamacare gives states the option to operate their own health-insurance marketplaces or rely on a federal exchange.
State Tax Revenues IncreaseNFIB/Nebraska State Director Bob Hallstrom said any increase in tax revenue lessens the pressure on lawmakers to raise taxes.
Nebraska: Shop Local on Small Business SaturdayShopping at small, locally-owned businesses this holiday season is a great way to invest in the community.
What's Next for Nebraska's Small Businesses?NFIB members helped elect pro-small business candidates in 75% of the state's legislative races, which bodes well for tax-relief legislation in 2013.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
'Fiscal Cliff' Looming for Nebraska TaxpayersUnless expiring federal tax cuts are extended, families and employers will pay a lot more in 2013.
Nebraska Earns Low Business-Tax RankingNebraska's business tax climate remains in the bottom half of all states, according to a recent report.
Nebraska Chooses High-Deductible Health Insurance OptionGov. Dave Heineman recently notified federal officials that he has chosen a "Nebraska option" as the minimum standard for health insurance plans in the state.
State Tax Revenue Receipts on the RiseThe state tax commissioner reports that general fund receipts for September were $444 million, about 8 percent higher than the forecast of $411 million.
Medicaid Expansion: To Play, or Not to Play?Gov. Dave Heineman has expressed concern over expanding the state Medicaid program, citing federal matching requirements that have eroded over time, placing more of a financial burden on individual states.
Here's a List of Legislative Candidates Endorsed by NFIB/NebraskaThe endorsements come from the NFIB/Nebraska SAFE Trust and are based on the candidates' positions and records on small-business issues.
Nebraskans to Get $71.50 Property-Tax CreditThe property-tax credit will be shown on tax statements as a credit after the full taxes are levied.
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Business Ready for a Fire or Natural Disaster?Disaster can strike at any time. Invest the time now to create a disaster plan for your small business.
Nebraska Advantage Act Could Help Small BusinessesA recent state report says the program encouraged private-sector creation of 19,839 new jobs and $7.67 billion in new investments from January 2006 to May 2012.
Nebraska Weighs Health Exchange OptionsThe federal health-care law gives states until 2014 to create a new marketplace where people can buy health insurance; if states miss the deadline or opt out, the federal government will step in and do it.
Number of State Employees Drops 8% Since 2005Nebraska has trimmed 1,539 workers from its payroll in the years since Dave Heineman became governor.
Employers Can Still Participate in InternNEThe state program provides a 40% match up to $3,500 per internship to eligible businesses hiring eligible student interns -- or a 60% percent match up to $5,000 for businesses in distressed areas.

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