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Recent posts by Jordan Rasmussen

For our citizens, for our schools, for our future

By Jordan Rasmussen on April 17, 2019 - 9:30am

We are more than six months removed from the election of our state legislators. While time has passed, voters have not forgotten the stumps on property tax relief that prompted their votes. Now, the true test of our senators’ commitment to tax reform and property tax relief for all Nebraskans is about to play out.

Optimism for the passage of a property tax relief package remains.

Expedient timeline for Medicaid expansion implementation needed

By Jordan Rasmussen on March 25, 2019 - 4:00pm

The deadline is fast approaching for the Department of Health and Human Services to complete the next step of implementation of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska. A state plan amendment is due to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by April 1, 2019, as was set forth in ballot Initiative 427, and approved by voters last November.

Can’t make the hearing in Lincoln? 6 steps for weighing in on legislation

By Jordan Rasmussen on March 6, 2019 - 12:00pm

Nebraska residents are often referred to as the second house of our unique unicameral legislative system. Recognizing the importance of constituent voices in the legislative process and the long distances some must travel to appear before a legislative committee, new rules were introduced this session. Now letters of testimony may be submitted to be included as an exhibit in the official hearing record, permitting participation in the process—even if you are not able to travel to Lincoln.

Antiquated tax code hinders property tax relief

By Jordan Rasmussen on February 22, 2019 - 2:17pm

Nebraska’s economy has evolved, but the state’s tax code has not. For decades, property owners have been left to fill in the gaps as the state neglects its obligation to fund schools and other public services. For actual property tax relief to be achieved, the Unicameral must pass legislation that modernizes the tax system and raises state revenue.

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