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Dems to Propose Highest Capital Gains Tax Rate Since 1978

Tax Reform

Dems to Propose Highest Capital Gains Tax Rate Since 1978

Democrats just cannot stop raising taxes. Their latest proposal would increase the top capital gains tax rate to 35.8% from the current 23.8%. This…

  • John Kartch and Rachel Loren
  • 03/06/2026
Nebraska Budget Gap Shouldn’t be Closed with Higher Taxes

Tax Reform

Nebraska Budget Gap Shouldn’t be Closed with Higher Taxes

Nebraska lawmakers are once again looking for ways to raise more revenue rather than addressing the real issue driving the state’s fiscal challenges: spending. Amendment…

  • Jack Baum
  • 03/06/2026

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