Panel debates repeal of Nebraska’s non‑Nebraska S‑corp/LLC income exclusion (LB 8‑51) Sen. George Dungan introduced LB 8‑51 to repeal an exclusion that allows Nebraska residents to omit income from out‑of‑state S corporations and LLCs on Nebraska returns. Proponents (OpenSky) said repeal would restore tens of millions in revenue concentrated on a small number of high‑income filers; opponents (CPAs, chambers, bankers) warned of double taxation, complex credits and uncertain fiscal gains.

Senator Dungan's push to repeal Nebraska's S-corp and LLC income exclusion could bring in millions to help solve the state's budget crisis, but not without fierce opposition from business groups fearing double taxation.

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Committee debate centers on SSUT lawsuit and local revenue impacts Lawmakers debated the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) lawsuit and argued that Department of Revenue treatment of online transactions is reducing local sales tax revenues and harming county school boards; several members urged compelling the department to share collection data and proposed legislative fixes.

Lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over the SSUT lawsuit, questioning whether it truly protects local revenues or if it's leaving school boards in the lurch.

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Lane County warns of a $5M shortfall after regional waste exportation; staff seeks IGA with Springfield and SBF collections County staff told the board that exports of Lane County waste to out‑of‑county landfills (via Waste Connections subsidiaries) have reduced system‑benefit‑fee remittances and produced an estimated $5 million shortfall in the Solid Waste Fund; staff said it will pursue intergovernmental agreements, delinquent collections and further board work sessions.

Lane County faces a staggering $5 million shortfall due to waste exportation by private companies, jeopardizing essential services and future landfill projects.

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Committee backs resolution asking Congress to increase Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties to 87.5% The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee approved a joint resolution (26 LSO 166) asking Congress to increase Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties; the committee inserted the 87.5%/12.5% split and passed the draft by roll call.

Wyoming's committee just voted to push for a dramatic increase in federal mineral royalties, aiming for an 87.5% state share!

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County Budget Committee Evaluates Criminal Justice Funding and Revenue Projections Budget committee discusses revenue assumptions for criminal justice services and Medicaid reimbursements.

Clallam County officials are grappling with budget challenges as they seek to address funding inequities in criminal justice while navigating declining revenue streams.

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Representative Barlow proposes repeal of restaurant tax to increase town revenue Barlow suggests repealing restaurant tax to address county revenue inequities.

Utah's Representative Barlow is shaking up the tax debate by proposing the repeal of the restaurant tax for a fairer revenue boost across counties!

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