Government Finance: Research & Outreach
We serve as a conduit for developing relationships with state authorities/legislators as well as provide new opportunities for other skilled researchers (from UNO and elsewhere) to engage in projects related to Nebraska public finance and economic development.
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There are many challenges in local government finance nationally and while Nebraska was spared from the worst effects of the Great Recession, its local governments face a host of challenges:
- A state that provides few resources to address equity issues across the local governments;
- A local revenue base heavily dependent on property taxes during an era of hostility toward levy growth, especially in rural areas;
- An inability, or unwillingness to keep up with infrastructure demands and; Limited training opportunities for staff and local elected officials.